Practical Management Science
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Chapter 7.3, Problem 12P
a)
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To identify: If the changes in optimal solution are in the direction as expected.
Non-linear programming (NLP):
Non-linear programming (NLP) is used in complex optimization problems where the objectives or constraints or sometimes both are non-linear functions of the decision variables. A model can be termed as non-linear for more than one reason.
b)
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To identify: If the changes in optimal solution are in the direction as expected for different magnitudes.
c)
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To make: The changes simultaneously and return the results.
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