6.2.2 - Simplex Method
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Practice Questions
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What is the first step in the Simplex method?
💡 Hint: Think about where the search for the optimal solution begins.
What is a vertex in the context of the Simplex method?
💡 Hint: Consider the shape formed by the constraints.
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What is the primary purpose of the Simplex method?
💡 Hint: Remember what type of programming problems we discussed.
The process of moving between adjacent vertices in the Simplex method is called?
💡 Hint: Think about how we navigate the feasible region.
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Challenge Problems
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You need to maximize your company's profit defined by the LP problem. Given the constraints of resource availability, draft the Simplex tableau and pivot steps for optimization.
💡 Hint: Ensure accurate identification of the pivot element at each stage.
Evaluate how the Simplex method addresses multiple constraints in production settings and consider its efficiency.
💡 Hint: Think about real constraints faced by a manufacturing unit and how they would influence the algorithm's decisions.
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