PRC-2 · Chapter 4 · Question 2 of 60
In a linear programming problem, what are the linear inequalities or restrictions placed on the variables formally called?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) Constraints
Explanation
Constraints represent the limiting factors in a business environment (like available labor hours or raw materials), which are mathematically expressed as linear inequalities or restrictions on the variables.
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