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For which of the following situations, linear programming can be applied?

AMaterial selection problems

BProduct design problems

CScheduling of production to meet sales forecast

DQuenching problems

Answer:

A. Material selection problems

Read Explanation:

Linear programming can be used for material selection problems as it optimizes limited resources by specifying the relation between variables in the form of linear equations. The real-life problems can be solved by creating inequalities and graphing them. Forecasting provides input to the planning and scheduling process, while scheduling involves fixing priorities for different jobs and deciding their starting and finishing time. Gantt Chart is used for scheduling after forecasting. Linear programming is not applicable for product design, scheduling of production to meet sales forecast, and quenching problems.

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