Separable programming will always find the optimal solution when the following is true:
A) The profit or cost graph is piecewise linear.
B) There are decreasing marginal returns.
C) The profit or cost graph is piecewise linear and there are decreasing marginal returns must both be true.
D) Separable programming only finds an approximate solution.
E) None of the choices is correct.

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Separable programming requires both a piecewise linear profit or cost graph and decreasing marginal returns in order to find the optimal solution. If either of these conditions is not met, separable programming may not be able to find the optimal solution. Therefore, choice C is the best answer.

Separable Programming Will Always Find the Optimal Solution When the Following