Practical Management Science, Loose-leaf Version
Practical Management Science, Loose-leaf Version
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ISBN: 9781305631540
Author: WINSTON, Wayne L.; Albright, S. Christian
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 5, Problem 67P

a)

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To determine: The way to minimize the sum of penalty and shipping cost.

Introduction: In linear programming, unbounded solution would occur when the objective function is infinite. If no solution satisfied the constraints then it is said to be unfeasible solution.

b)

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To determine: The way the change in penalty cost affect the optimal cost.

Introduction: In linear programming, unbounded solution would occur when the objective function is infinite. If no solution satisfied the constraints then it is said to be unfeasible solution.

c)

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To determine: The way the change in warehouse capacity affect the optimal cost.

Introduction: In linear programming, unbounded solution would occur when the objective function is infinite. If no solution satisfied the constraints then it is said to be unfeasible solution.

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