PRACTICAL MGT. SCIENCE (LL)-W/MINDTAP
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ISBN: 9781337610278
Author: WINSTON
Publisher: CENGAGE L
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Chapter 4.2, Problem 2P
Summary Introduction
To modify: The original spreadhseet model and calculate the optimal solution and the cost required to make this policy decision.
Linear programming:
It is a mathematical modeling procedure where a linear function is maximized or minimized subject to certain constraints. This method is widely useful in making a quantitative analysis which is essential for making important business decisions.
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