A goal programming problem had two goals (with no priorities assigned).Goal number 1 was to achieve a profit of $2,400 and goal number 2 was to have no idle time for workers in the factory.The optimal solution to this problem resulted in a profit of $2,300 and no idle time.What was the value for the objective function for this goal programming problem?
A)2300
B)100
C)-100
D)0

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The objective function value in goal programming is the sum of the deviations from the target goals. Since the first goal was missed by $100 ($2400 - $2300 = $100) and the second goal was achieved exactly (no deviation), the value of the objective function is the deviation from the first goal, which is $100.

A Goal Programming Problem Had Two Goals (With No Priorities