Question

Linear programming

• A. converts a mathematical model into a physical system
• B. is a technique based on mathematical theory for specifying the ways to use limited resources or constraints of a system to obtain a particular objective when these resources have alternative uses
• C. makes use of non-linear objective function
• D. problems are expressed in the form of non-linear inequalities as constraints

Answer 1

Answer:

B. is a technique based on mathematical theory for specifying the ways to use limited resources or constraints of a system to obtain a particular objective when these resources have alternative uses

Linear programming is a technique used for the optimization of limited resources to achieve a specific objective. It involves writing real-life problems in the form of linear equations with defined variables and constraints. LP is used for finding the largest or smallest objective function value by creating inequalities and graphing them. This technique finds applications in various fields such as industrial, management, and miscellaneous areas like agriculture and flight scheduling. LP can be performed manually or with computational software.