If all of a resource represented by a slack variable is used,that slack variable will not be in the production mix column of a linear programming simplex tableau.

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This statement is true. A slack variable is only in the tableau when there is unused slack or surplus of a resource. Once all of the resource is used, the slack variable is removed from the tableau as it is no longer needed.

If All of a Resource Represented by a Slack Variable