The leaving variable is determined by ________ the quantity values ________ the pivot column values and selecting the minimum possible value or zero.
A) adding, to
B) multiplying, by
C) dividing, by
D) subtracting, from

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The leaving variable in linear programming's simplex method is determined by dividing the quantity values by the pivot column values and selecting the minimum positive value (not zero, as zero would indicate degeneracy or a potential issue in the solution process).

The Leaving Variable Is Determined by ________ the Quantity Values