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If x1 and x2 are 0-1 variables whose values indicate which of two fixed costs are included in a total cost, which constraint indicates that both fixed costs are included?

a. x1 + x2 = 2

b. x1 - x2 = 0

c. x1 + x2 > 0

d. x1 + x2 <= 1

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This solution shows how to figure out which constraint (from a provided list) shows that two fixed costs are both included in a total cost.

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The correct answer is a) x1 + x2 = 2

Explanation:

If both fixed costs are included in a total cost, then x1 = 1 and x2 =1, so that x1 + x2 = ...

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