6.2.1 - Problem Formulation in Linear Programming
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What is an objective function in linear programming?
💡 Hint: It reflects what you're trying to achieve.
Define decision variables in the context of linear programming.
💡 Hint: They are the controllable factors in your problem.
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What does the objective function in linear programming represent?
💡 Hint: Consider the primary aim of the problem.
True or False: Decision variables can take any value regardless of constraints in linear programming.
💡 Hint: Think of constraints as boundaries for the decision variables.
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Create a linear programming model for a delivery company that wants to minimize fuel costs while meeting delivery requirements under various constraints such as vehicle capacity and time.
💡 Hint: Consider practical delivery routes and the cost factors involved.
A clothing store needs to maximize sales based on limited fabric supply and labor hours. Create a linear programming formulation including the objective function and constraints.
💡 Hint: Assess how many items fit within the constraints of available resources.
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