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Author: Cliff Ragsdale
Publisher: Cengage Learning US
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Chapter 4, Problem 4QP
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To determine: The sensitivity report using solver.
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To determine: The binding constraint.
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To determine: Whether the optimal solution is unique.
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To determine: The optimal solution for the given condition.
d)
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To determine: The objective function coefficient for X2 for the given condition.
e)
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To determine: The constraint that should be increased for the given condition.
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