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    Simplex Tableau and Method

    1.Introduce slack variables and set up the initial simplex tableau. Do not solve. (See attachment). 2. Determine whatever the given simplex tableau is in final form. If so, found the solution to the associated regular linear programming problem. If not find the pivot element to be used in the iteration of the simplex meth

    Two-phase simplex algorithm

    1. Consider the following linear program. Minimize z = -7x1 + 3x2 subject to 2x1 + 4x2 = 15 (C1) - 2x1 + x2 ≥ 4 (C2) Solve the problem using the two-phase Simplex algorithm as follows. 1) (5%) Write the problem in the equality form 2) (5%) Introduce artificial variables, write the objective of Phase I 3)

    Linear Programming - Find the Optimal Solution

    Please see the attached file for the complete problem. AutoIgnite produces electronic ignition systems for automobiles at a plant in Cleveland, Ohio. Each ignition system is assembled from two components produced at AutoIgnite's plants in Buffalo, New York, and Dayton, Ohio. The Buffalo plant can produce 2000 units of compone

    Linear programming

    See attached file. Please show how you arrived at the solution. Thank you. Given the linear program: Max 3A + 4B s.t. -1A + 2B ≤ 8 1A + 2B ≤ 12 2A + 1B ≤ 16 A, B ≥ 0 a. Write the program in standard form. b. Solve the problem using the graphical solution procedure. c. What are the va

    Linear Inequalities

    AntiFam, a hunger-relief organization has earmarked between $2 and $2.5 million (inclusive) for aid to two African countries, country A and country B. Country A is to receive between $1 and 1.5 million (inclusive) and country B is to receive at least $0.75 million. It has been estimated that each dollar spent in country A will

    Linear Programming

    A business dedicates to the import and sale of worn out coffee. The company concerns three types of coffee of select quality.: Colombian coffee, Honduran coffee and Dominican coffee. The company prepares three different mixtures in which it uses those three types of coffee. These mixtures are sold in bags of one pound. The three

    Finding a Minimum Value

    I have an equation for a ladder leaning up against a box of a x b that is against a wall. The equation is: L(m) = (a - (b/m)) * SQRT(1 + m^2) I need to find the optimal m value to minimize L(m).

    Linear Programming: Quantitative Methods

    Expedition Outfitters manufactures a variety of specialty clothing for hiking, skiing, and mountain climbing. They decided to begin production on two new parkas designed for use in extremely cold weather. The names selected for the two models are the Mount Everest Parka and the Rocky Mountain Parka. Their manufacturing plant has

    Qunatitative Methods for Business: Linear Programming

    As part of a quality improvement initiative, Consolidated Electronics employees complete a three-day training program on teaming and a two-day training program on problem solving. The manager of quality improvement requested that at least 8 training programs on teaming and at least 10 training programs on problem solving be offe

    Linear Programming: Quantitative Methods - A financial advisor at Diehl Investments identified two ... a. Formulate a linear programming model ... b. Graph the feasible region. c. Determine the coordinates of each extreme point. d. Find the optimal solution.

    A financial advisor at Diehl Investments identified two companies that are likely candidates for a takeover in the near future. Eastern Cable is a leading manufacturer of flexible cable systems used in the construction industry and ComSwitch is a new firm specializing in digital switching systems. Eastern Cable is currently trad

    Linear Programming: Heuristics Problem

    ** Please see the attached file for the complete problem description ** Yellow Van Lines is a professional moving company that has just received a large contract from a government agency to move several truckloads of computer equipment from Miami to various cities. The diagram in the attachment shows the approximate costs to

    Linear Programming

    Problems 1, 5, 10 , 19 See attached Consider the following linear program....

    Objective functions, constraints, and formulas for solver

    Need help with the following problem, am stuck trying to set it up correctly. Can you help with the objective function and constraints, also the formulas for solver? The Lenox Hill hospital in New York City is a large, private, 600-bed facility complete with laboratories, operation rooms, and X-ray equipment. In seeking t

    Excel Solver - linear programming model

    Need help with the following problem, am stuck trying to set it up correctly. Can you help with the objective function and constraints, also please provide the formulas for the solver. Need to know what MIN statement should be and all Constraints for linear program (see "example_solution" for notation).

    Excel Solver - linear programming model

    Can you help with the objective function and constraints, also please provide the formulas for the solver. Attached is the Problem as Word doc and an example of the type of solution I'm looking for. Thank you.

    Linear Programming a Company's Output

    The company output below is for a product mix problem in which there are two products and three resource constraints. Use the output to help you answer the following questions. Assume that you wish to maximize profit in each case. a. How many units of product 1 and product 2 should be produced? b. How much of each of the thr

    Linear Programming

    See attached 1.) Without graphing, determine which of the following three points: P1 = (8,6) P2 = (2,5) P3 = (4,1) are part of the graph of the following system: y - 10x <= 0 2y - 3x >= 0 y + x <= 15 2.) Maximize and minimize the quantity z = 15x + 20y subject to the constraints:

    Klein Chemicals, Inc., produces a special oil-base material that is currently in short suply. For of Klein's customers have already placed orders that together exceed the combined capacity of Klein's two plants. ...

    Klein Chemicals, Inc., produces a special oil-base material that is currently in short suply. For of Klein's customers have already placed orders that together exceed the combined capacity of Klein's two plants. Klein's management faces the problem of deciding how many units it should supply to each customer. Because the four cu

    Linear Operators - Transportation Problem

    Consider the following network representation of a transportation problem: The supplies, demands, and transportation costs per unit are shown on the network. a. Develop a linear programming model for this problem; be sure to define the variables in your model. b. Solve the linear program to determine the optimal solution.

    Transportation, Transshipment and Assignment Problems

    Please use Excel Solver in the following problems, show work and explain how you arrived at the solutions. Problem 35 World foods, Inc., imports food products such as meats, cheeses, and pastries to the United States from warehouses at ports in Hamburg, Marseilles, and Liverpool. Ships from these ports deliver the products t