Which of the following is not true about slack variables in a simplex tableau?
A)They are used to convert ≤ constraint inequalities to equations.
B)They represent unused resources.
C)They require the addition of an artificial variable.
D)They may represent machine time,labor hours,or warehouse space.
E)They yield no profit.

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Slack variables are added to convert ≤ constraint inequalities to equations, and represent unused resources such as machine time, labor hours, or warehouse space. They yield no profit, but do not require the addition of an artificial variable. Therefore, option C is not true about slack variables in a simplex tableau.

Which of the Following Is Not True About Slack Variables