Which of the following is true of linear programming?
A) It makes future projections useful in the planning process.
B) It helps control inventories by mathematically determining how much to automatically order and when.
C) It allocates service personnel and workstations based on alternative workload demands.
D) It calculates how best to allocate production among different machines.
E) It breaks large tasks into smaller components and diagrams them in step-by-step sequences.

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Linear programming is used to optimize resource allocation in order to maximize profits or minimize costs. One common application is determining how to allocate production among different machines. The other options describe different tools or techniques used in business management, but do not accurately describe linear programming.

Which of the Following Is True of Linear Programming