Optimization Techniques in Operations Research
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What is the objective function to maximize in the Flair Furniture Company problem?

7T + 5C

What is the maximum number of chairs that Flair Furniture Company can produce?

450

What is the minimum number of tables that Flair Furniture Company must produce?

100

Which of the following constraints represents the limitation on carpentry hours?

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What is the profit per table?

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In the first iteration, What is the final profit achieved by Flair Furniture Company?

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What is the final number of tables produced by Flair Furniture Company in the first iteration?

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What is the slack value for the carpentry hour constraint in the first iteration?

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What is the slack value for the painting hour constraint in the first iteration?

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What is the slack value for the maximum chair constraint in the first iteration?

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What is the slack value for the minimum table constraint in the first iteration?

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What is the final profit achieved by Flair Furniture Company in the second iteration, where the right-hand side of the painting hour constraint is changed to $1,700$?

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What is the final number of tables produced by Flair Furniture Company in the second iteration with the changed painting hour constraint?

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What is the slack value for the carpentry hour constraint in the second iteration with the changed painting hour constraint?

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What is the slack value for the painting hour constraint in the second iteration with changed painting hours?

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What is the slack value for the maximum chair constraint in the second iteration with the changed painting hour constraint?

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What is the slack value for the minimum table constraint in the second iteration with the changed painting hour constraint?

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What is the final profit achieved by Flair Furniture Company in the third iteration, where the coefficient of the table variable in the objective function is changed to $15$?

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What is the final number of tables produced by Flair Furniture Company in the third iteration with the changed objective function coefficient?

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What is the slack value for the carpentry hour constraint in the third iteration with the changed objective function coefficient?

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What is the slack value for the painting hour constraint in the third iteration with the changed objective function coefficient?

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What is the slack value for the maximum chair constraint in the third iteration with the changed objective function coefficient?

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What is the slack value for the minimum table constraint in the third iteration with the changed objective function coefficient?

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What is the final profit achieved by Flair Furniture Company in the fourth iteration, where the coefficient of the chair variable in the objective function is changed to $8$?

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What is the final number of chairs produced by Flair Furniture Company in the fourth iteration with the changed objective function coefficient?

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Flashcards

Solver found a solution

Solver algorithm identified an optimal solution that satisfies all constraints.

Simplex LP Engine

Optimization algorithm used by Solver to find a solution.

Solution Time (0.016 seconds)

Elapsed time for Solver to find the optimal solution.

Iterations (3)

Number of cycles Solver performed to reach the solution.

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Subproblems (0)

Number of secondary optimization problems solved in relation to main problem.

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Max Time Unlimited

No predefined time limit for the optimization process.

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Max Iterations Unlimited

No predefined limit on the number of solution iterations allowed

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Objective Cell (Max)

The cell containing the variable to be maximized or minimized. This is Profit in this case.

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Profit ( $4,040.00 )

Maximum/Optimal value found for the objective.

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Number of units Tables

Optimally calculated number of Tables to produce.

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Number of units Chairs

Optimally calculated number of Chairs to produce.

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Maximum Chairs (360)

Constraint regarding the upper limit on Chair production.

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Carpentry Hours (2,400)

Constraint regarding the hours available for work in the carpentry shop

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Integer

Variable's value must be whole numbers.

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Continuous

Variable's value can be any decimal numbers.

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Final Values

Calculated optimal values of variable cells.

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Original Values

Initial input values of variable cells.

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Constraint Status

Indicates whether a constraint was binding (used) or not.

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Not Binding

Constraint did not affect the optimal solution, it wasn't necessary to limit the process

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Study Notes

Solver Results

  • Solver found a solution (optimum) satisfying all constraints.
  • Solution time was very quick (e.g., 0.016 seconds).
  • Number of iterations was minimal (e.g., 3 subproblems).

Objective Cell (Max)

  • Cell $D$6 represents profit.
  • Original profit value was $0.00.
  • Final profit value achieved was $4,040.00.
  • Objective was to maximize profit.

Variable Cells

  • Cells $B$5 (Number of units Tables) and $C$5 (Number of units Chairs) impact profit.
  • Initial values for Number of units Tables and Number of units Chairs were 0.
  • The optimal values that maximized profit were 320 Tables and 360 Chairs.

Constraints

  • Constraints limit production possible values
  • $D$10 (Maximum Chairs): 360 <=450 chairs – Not Binding.
  • $D$11 (Minimum Tables): 320 >= 100 – Not Binding.
  • $D$8 (Carpentry Hours): 2400 <= 2,400 – Binding.
  • $D$9 (Painting Hours): 1000 <= 1,000 – Binding

Solver Options Details

  • Max Time, max Sub problems, Precision all unlimited.
  • Integer Tolerance 1 %

Slack

  • These values indicate the unused capacity in constraints. (e.g, slack values of 90 and 220, representing unused capacity)
  • Zero slack suggests the constraint was binding

Sensitivity Report (Multiple tables)

  • Data for the effect of changes in profits on other constraints.
  • Allowable Increase/ Decrease shows the range for changes in profit.
  • Shadow Price for each constraint determines the effect of a minor change on the objective function.

LP Formulation

  • Variables: T (Tables) & C (Chairs)
  • Objective function: Maximize 7T + 5C (representing profit from tables and chairs)
  • Constraints include carpentry hours, painting hours, maximum chairs, and minimum tables.

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This quiz covers key concepts in optimization from operations research, focusing on maximizing profit through variable constraints. It highlights the use of solver tools and the impact of production constraints on profit outcomes. Test your understanding of optimization principles and their applications in real-world scenarios.

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