In a linear programming problem, what does the objective function represent?
Correct answer: B. The quantity to be maximized or minimized
- A. The restrictions imposed on decision variables
- B. The quantity to be maximized or minimized
- C. The set of values violating every restriction
- D. The list of constants used only in calculations
Explanation
The objective function expresses the goal of the problem, such as maximizing profit or minimizing cost. Constraints describe limits on the decision variables, so they are not the objective itself.
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