Q86
In simplex method, we add _____________ variables in the case of ‘=’.
A.
Slack Variable
B.
Surplus Variable
C.
Artificial Variable
AnswerD.
None of the above
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
In simplex method, we add artificial variable variables in the case of ‘=’. In order to use the simplex method on problems with mixed constraints, we turn to a device called an artificial variable. This variable has no physical meaning in the original problem and is introduced solely for the purpose of obtaining a basic feasible solution so that we can apply the simplex method.