The overall best solution in a nonlinear program is a
A)global optimum.
B)local optimum.
C)binary optimum.
D)nonlinear optimum.

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A global optimum is the best possible solution in a nonlinear program as it is the best solution among all possible solutions, regardless of the starting point or the search method used. In contrast, a local optimum may only be the best solution in a limited region of the feasible space and can be inferior to the global optimum. Binary optimum and nonlinear optimum are not commonly used terms in the context of nonlinear programming.

The Overall Best Solution in a Nonlinear Program Is a