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Linear Programming and Simplex methods : Pivot Elements

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In the following simplex tableau, the next pivot element is (see attachment):

x y u v M
2 1 0 5 0 20
4 0 1 8 0 32
-3 0 0 2 1 -9

a. 4 in the second row, first column
b. 8 in the second row, fourth column
c. 1 in the first row, second column
d. -3 in the third row, first column
e. None of the above.

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