Operations Research: Making Better Decisions

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In the given equation (1), what does L.H.S. represent?

  • The left-hand side of the equation
  • The sum of squares of arithmetic and geometric means
  • A function of arithmetic and geometric means (correct)
  • The right-hand side of the equation

What is the relation between arithmetic mean and geometric mean?

  • There is no specific relation between them
  • They are equal for any two positive numbers
  • Geometric mean is always greater than the arithmetic mean
  • Arithmetic mean is always greater than the geometric mean (correct)

What is the result when taking the geometric mean of two numbers?

  • The result is always greater than either number
  • The result is always equal to either number
  • The result may be greater, smaller, or equal to either number (correct)
  • The result is always smaller than either number

What does the inequality 𝑥12 + 𝑦12 ≤ 𝑟 2 represent?

<p>Sum of squares of coordinates is less than or equal to 𝑟 2 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 𝜆𝑥1 , 𝑦1 + 1 − λ 𝑥2 , 𝑦2 ∈ 𝐺 represent?

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In the primal simplex method, when is there an unbounded solution when maximizing the objective function $Z$?

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In the primal simplex method, when is there an unbounded solution when minimizing the objective function $Z$?

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In artificial starting solution for the primal simplex method, what are surplus variables introduced for?

<p>To transform a problem into standard form by converting inequality constraints to equality constraints (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a linear programming problem, what does it mean when constraints have no slack variables?

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In a linear programming problem, what does it mean when constraints have surplus variables?

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Study Notes

What is Operations Research?

  • Operations Research is the scientific study of operations to make better decisions, maximizing benefits and minimizing effort and time.
  • It is used to analyze complex real-life problems to improve or optimize performance.

History of Operations Research

  • Operations Research originated during World War II, when the UK used it to win the war by effectively using limited military resources.
  • It was used to study strategic and tactical problems associated with air and land defense of the country.

Convex Sets and Convex Functions

Definition of Line

  • A line is defined as a set of points 𝐿 = 𝑥 ȁ𝑥 = 𝜆𝑥1 + 1 − 𝜆 𝑥2 , 𝜆𝜖𝑅 that passes through two points 𝑥1 and 𝑥2 in 𝑆 ⊆ 𝑅𝑛.

Definition of Line Segment

  • A line segment is a set of points 𝐿 = 𝑥 ȁ𝑥 = 𝜆𝑥1 + 1 − 𝜆 𝑥2 , 0 ≤ 𝜆 ≤ 1 that lies on the line between two points 𝑥1 and 𝑥2 in 𝑆 ⊆ 𝑅𝑛.

Definition of Convex Set

  • A set 𝐾 ⊆ 𝑅𝑛 is convex if for each 𝑥1, 𝑥2 ∈ 𝐾, then 𝑥 ∈ 𝐾, where 𝑥 = 𝜆𝑥1 + 1 − 𝜆 𝑥2, 0 ≤ 𝜆 ≤ 1.

Example of Convex Set

  • The set 𝐺 = { 𝑥1, 𝑥2 : 𝑥12 + 𝑥22 ≤ 𝑟2 } is convex.

Analytic Solution of Linear Programming Problems

Types of Solutions in Primal Simplex Method

  • Unique Optimal Solution: obtained when all coefficients of non-basic variables in the 𝑍-equation are positive or negative.
  • Non-Unique Optimal Solution (infinite number of solutions): obtained when at least one coefficient of non-basic variables in the 𝑍-equation is zero, while all other coefficients are non-negative or non-positive.

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