Practical Management Science
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Author: WINSTON, Wayne L.
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Chapter 3, Problem 33P
a)
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To determine: The way to meet the goal of the company.
Introduction: In linear programming, the unbounded solution would occur when the objective function is infinite. If no solution satisfied the constraints, then it is said to be an unfeasible solution.
b)
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To investigate: The effects of changing the customer demand for each product by the factor 1+k.
Introduction: In linear programming, the unbounded solution would occur when the objective function is infinite. If no solution satisfied the constraints, then it is said to be an unfeasible solution.
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