How do you know when to use Linear Programming to solve a word problem?
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Please see below.
Explanation:
Linear programming is a simple technique where we depict complex relationships through linear relations. These relations are constraints which put restrictions on values of the output, which are non-negative i.e. zero or positive. The results in such cases are generally located at points and then we find the most optimal point based on , at which the desired objective, which is again a linear relation among decision variables and is either maximised or minimised.
Hence, we use Linear Programming to solve a word problem when (i) we have linear relations; and (ii) certain function has to be maximized or minimized.
For example, let us have available
Let the result be
We are to maximise
and non-negative outputs are