Master Linear Programming: Solve Optimization Problems with Ease

Question 1

Which of the following is a limitation of the graphical method for solving linear programming problems?

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It can only be used with two variables

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It can only be used with three variables

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It can only be used with four variables

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It can be used with any number of variables

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a step in the simplex method?

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Decrease the objective function value

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Find an initial basic feasible solution

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Identify the entering variable

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Perform row operations to make the entering variable basic

Question 3

In a graphical solution to a linear programming problem, the optimal solution occurs at a:

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Vertex of the feasible region

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Edge of the feasible region

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Point in the interior of the feasible region

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Point outside the feasible region

Question 4

Which of the following is a characteristic of a feasible solution?

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Satisfies all the constraints

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Optimizes the objective function

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Is a unique solution

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May not exist

Question 5

A linear programming problem is said to be unbounded if:

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The objective function can increase or decrease without bound along an edge

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There is no feasible solution

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The feasible region is a bounded polygon

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The optimal solution occurs at a vertex of the feasible region

Question 6

In linear programming, a feasible solution is one that:

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Satisfies all constraints and has non-negative decision variables.

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Maximizes the objective function.

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Minimizes the number of decision variables.

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Is always unique.

Question 7

The purpose of a slack variable in linear programming is to:

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Convert an inequality constraint into an equality constraint.

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Increase the number of decision variables for the simplex method.

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Relax the objective function to find a feasible solution.

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Create an artificial boundary for the feasible region.

Question 8

The first step in the simplex method is to:

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Convert the problem into standard form.

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Create an initial feasible solution.

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Calculate the reduced costs.

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Identify the entering variable.

Question 9

Sensitivity analysis in linear programming is used to:

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Determine how changes in input data affect the optimal solution.

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Identify alternative optimal solutions.

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Reduce the number of decision variables.

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Improve the computational efficiency of the simplex method.

Question 10

The main difference between a linear programming model and a mixed integer linear programming model is that:

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Mixed integer linear programming models include variables that can only take integer values.

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Mixed integer linear programming models are always more complex to solve.

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Mixed integer linear programming models can only be solved graphically.

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There is no difference between the two types of models.

Question 11

In a linear programming model, the objective function represents what aspect of the problem?

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The goal or target to be optimized

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The constraints that limit the solution space

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The variables that define the decision space

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The feasible region where the solution lies

Question 12

The simplex method can be used to solve linear programming problems with:

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Only one objective function and any number of variables

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Multiple objective functions and any number of variables

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Only one objective function and two variables

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Multiple objective functions and two variables

Question 13

What is the primary purpose of sensitivity analysis in linear programming?

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Determining how changes in problem parameters affect the optimal solution

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Performing sensitivity analysis is only applicable to graphically solved problems

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Identifying which constraints are non-binding

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Sensitivity analysis is not a valuable tool in real-world applications

Question 14

In multi-objective linear programming, the epsilon-constraint method allows for:

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Transforming the problem into a single-objective optimization

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Assigning equal weights to all objective functions

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Finding only the optimal solution

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Invalidating the problem as a multi-objective optimization

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a common application of linear programming?

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Weather prediction and forecasting

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Production planning and optimization

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Transportation scheduling and routing

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Investment portfolio optimization

Question 16

In the objective function Z = 3x + 5y, what is the coefficient of the variable x?

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3

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5

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8

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1

Question 17

Explain the difference between a feasible region and a feasible solution in linear programming.

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A feasible region encompasses all feasible solutions, while a feasible solution is a specific point within that region.

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A feasible solution includes all feasible solutions, while a feasible region is a single point within the solution.

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There is no distinction between a feasible region and a feasible solution.

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A feasible region is a specific point within the feasible solution, while a feasible solution encompasses all feasible solutions.

Question 18

In a linear programming problem, the objective is to maximize or minimize a function called the:

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Objective Function

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Constraint Function

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Feasible Region

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Optimal Solution

Question 19

Which of the following methods can be used to graphically solve linear programming problems with two variables?

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Graphical Method

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Simplex Method

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Dual Method

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Branch-and-Bound Method

Question 20

A linear programming problem is said to be infeasible when:

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There is no feasible region

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There are multiple optimal solutions

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The objective function is unbounded

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The constraints are linearly dependent

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT a crucial characteristic of a linear programming model?

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Boundedness of the objective function

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Linearity

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Non-negativity constraints

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Feasibility

Question 22

In a linear programming problem, the optimal solution will always occur at a:

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Corner point of the feasible region

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Midpoint of the feasible region

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Boundary line of the feasible region

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Interior point of the feasible region

Question 23

True or False: The dual problem of a linear programming problem is always guaranteed to be feasible.

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False

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True

Question 24

In the simplex method, what is the main reason for introducing artificial variables?

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To make an infeasible problem feasible

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To find the optimal solution directly

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To make the simplex method more efficient

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To restrict the possible solutions

Question 25

Given the objective function: 
 Maximize Z = 2x + 3y 
 What is the dual problem?

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Maximize W = 2u + 3v

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Minimize W = 2u + 3v

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Minimize W = 2u - 3v

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Maximize W = 2u - 3v

Question 26

What is the purpose of sensitivity analysis in linear programming?

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Determine how changes in parameters impact the optimal solution.

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Identify alternative optimal solutions.

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Improve the efficiency of the simplex method.

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Ensure the uniqueness of the linear program's solution.

Question 27

A decision variable in linear programming represents:

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An unknown quantity to be optimized

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A constraint limit

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The slope of the objective function

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The y-intercept of the objective function

Question 28

The simplex method is primarily used to find:

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The optimal solution to a linear programming problem

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The number of decision variables in a linear programming problem

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The slope of the objective function in a linear programming problem

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The minimum value of the objective function in a linear programming problem

Question 29

A linear programming problem is considered infeasible if:

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There is no feasible solution to the problem

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There is an unbounded feasible region

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The optimal solution is at a corner point of the feasible region

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The objective function has a positive value

Question 30

In a linear programming problem, the feasible region is:

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The set of all tuples satisfying the constraints

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The set of all tuples maximizing the objective function

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The set of all tuples minimizing the objective function

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The set of all tuples lying on the boundary of the constraints

Question 31

Which of the following is a valid form of a linear constraint?

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3x + 5y ≤ 10

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x^2 + y^2 ≤ 1

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|x - y| ≤ 5

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e^(x + y) = 10

Question 32

The primary purpose of the simplex method is to:

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Find an optimal solution

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Find a feasible solution

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Check if a feasible solution is optimal

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Generate all possible solutions

Question 33

The difference between a feasible and an optimal solution is:

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An optimal solution satisfies all constraints and maximizes the objective function, while a feasible solution does not

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A feasible solution satisfies all constraints, while an optimal solution does not

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A feasible solution maximizes the objective function, while an optimal solution satisfies all constraints

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There is no difference between a feasible and an optimal solution

Question 34

Which method is commonly employed to solve linear programming problems graphically?

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Graphical method

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Simplex method

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Big M method

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Interior point method

Question 35

What is the purpose of the simplex method in linear programming?

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To find an initial feasible solution and systematically improve it until an optimal solution is reached.

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To check if a given solution is optimal.

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To find the maximum or minimum value of the objective function.

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To determine if a feasible solution exists.

Question 36

Which of the following is a characteristic of a degenerate basic feasible solution in linear programming?

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At least one basic variable is equal to zero.

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All basic variables are positive.

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No basic variables are equal to zero.

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It represents a unique optimal solution.

Question 37

Which of the following is NOT a suitable application of linear programming?

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Solving differential equations

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Production planning

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Resource allocation

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Network optimization

Question 38

If a linear programming problem has multiple optimal solutions, the solution set is best described as:

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A line segment

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A bounded region

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Unbounded

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Empty

Question 39

Which method is used to solve a linear programming problem graphically?

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Corner point method

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Simplex method

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Dual simplex method

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Transportation method

Question 40

Which of the following is NOT an assumption of linear programming?

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The profit function is concave

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The objective function and constraints are linear

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The decision variables are continuous

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The feasible region is convex

Question 41

A transportation problem involves:

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Minimizing the transportation costs of moving goods from suppliers to customers

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Maximizing the profit from selling a product in different markets

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Scheduling production to meet demand while minimizing inventory costs

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Determining the optimal location of facilities to minimize transportation costs

Question 42

Identify the form of a linear programming model that is incorrect:

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Maximize z = x^2 + y^2

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Minimize z = 2x + 3y

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Maximize z = 5x - 4y

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Subject to x + 2y <= 8

Question 43

In the linear programming problem: Minimize z = 3x + 2y subject to x + y <= 5, x >= 0, y >= 0, identify the objective function:

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Minimize z = 3x + 2y

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Minimize x + y

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Maximize z = 3x + 2y

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Maximize x + y

Question 44

Find the optimal solution to the linear programming problem: Maximize z = 2x + y subject to x + 2y <= 8, x >= 0, y >= 0:

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(2, 2)

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(0, 4)

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(4, 0)

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(3, 3)

Question 45

Identify the method that is not used in graphical solutions for linear programming:

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Using calculus to find the maximum or minimum

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Plotting the feasible region

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Drawing the objective function lines

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Finding the intersection points of the constraints