Constrained Optimisation (AQA A-Level Further Maths): Quizzes
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What does the mnemonic 'DeCO' represent in linear programming formulation?
What does the mnemonic 'DeCO' represent in linear programming formulation?
Decision variables, Constraints, Objective
In LP, what is the objective function?
In LP, what is the objective function?
The quantity to be optimized
Why are non-negativity constraints typically included in LP problems?
Why are non-negativity constraints typically included in LP problems?
Negative quantities usually make no sense
What is the feasible region in LP?
What is the feasible region in LP?
Points satisfying all constraints
Where does the optimal solution occur in LP? (Remember: 'Vertex Victory')
Where does the optimal solution occur in LP? (Remember: 'Vertex Victory')
At a vertex of the feasible region
For maximization, which way does the objective line move?
For maximization, which way does the objective line move?
Away from origin
How should constraint lines be drawn for or inequalities?
How should constraint lines be drawn for or inequalities?
Solid (continuous)
In the graphical method, what does 'shade out' mean?
In the graphical method, what does 'shade out' mean?
Shade regions NOT satisfying constraints
When integer solutions are required, what should you do?
When integer solutions are required, what should you do?
Test integer points near optimal vertex
What does the objective line represent?
What does the objective line represent?
Points with same objective value