Chapter 3, Problem 1QP

Summary Introduction

To explain: The reason why some other value or formula are not placed in the cells and what would be the difference if it is done so.

Explanation of Solution

Generally, it is immaterial of what is placed in the changing variable cells. The use of solver will ultimately determine the optimal value for the concerned cells automatically. It is the general principle used in linear optimization problems.

But in nonlinear optimization problems, there is an exception where the values placed in the changing variable cells represent the initial starting points for the optimizer. Apart from this, there is no difference between placing a value or some other formula in the changing variable cells.