6.2 - Linear Programming (LP)
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Practice Questions
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What is the main goal of linear programming?
💡 Hint: Think about what we are trying to achieve with LP.
Define constraints in the context of linear programming.
💡 Hint: Consider the limits you have in a problem.
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What is the main purpose of linear programming?
💡 Hint: Identify what outcomes LP can achieve.
True or False: The Simplex method always guarantees the best possible solution.
💡 Hint: Consider the method’s purpose and design.
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Challenge Problems
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A company produces two types of chairs and aims to maximize its profit. Each type requires different amounts of resources. Formulate and solve the linear programming model.
💡 Hint: Think about what profit contribution each type of chair brings.
If a linear programming model has four constraints and three decision variables, how many possible vertices could exist in the feasible region?
💡 Hint: Visualize the constraints graphically to better understand their intersection.
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