8 - LP Modeling: Production Planning
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What is the basic definition of Linear Programming?
💡 Hint: Think about optimization and constraints.
List two variables relevant to the carpet manufacturing scenario.
💡 Hint: Consider what can change month to month.
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What is the simplex algorithm used for?
💡 Hint: Think about its primary application.
True or False: The objective function is the only consideration in linear programming.
💡 Hint: Consider what a feasible solution requires.
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Given a new constraint that limits overtime maximum to 20% instead of 30%, recalculate the maximum number of carpets that can be produced overtime if there are 40 workers.
💡 Hint: Calculate what 20% of the total worker output is.
If storage costs increase to 100 rupees per carpet, how would this affect your objective function, assuming all other costs stay the same?
💡 Hint: Consider how increased costs impact overall strategy.
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