Table 10-6
-Table 10-6 represents a solution for an integer programming problem. If one uses the optimal solution presented, how much slack is there in the first equation?
A) 0 units
B) 5 units
C) 3 units
D) 2 units
E) None of the above

Question

Table 10-6 
-Table 10-6 represents a solution for an integer programming problem. If one uses the optimal solution presented, how much slack is there in the first equation?
A) 0 units 
B) 5 units 
C) 3 units 
D) 2 units 
E) None of the above

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Looking at the first row of the table, we see that the value in the "RHS" column is 12. However, the value in the "Activity" column is only 9 (6+3). This means that there is a slack of 3 units in the first equation. Therefore, the answer is (C) 3 units.

Table 10-6 -Table 10-6 Represents a Solution for an Integer Programming Problem