SAINTLEO COM315 2020 January Module 2 Discussion Latest

COM315 Decision Support Systems

Module 2 Discussion

In reference to sample problem 2-23, explain how the constraint equation P – 5I <= 0 was derived from the statement, “It has been agreed that the number of print media ads will be no more than five times the number of Internet bursts.

In reference to sample problem 2-23, explain one of the Excel equations in column L.

In reference to the sample problem 2-23, go to the Data tab and select one of the Solver parameters and explain how Solver uses it in solving the problem.

What is an unbounded solution and under what conditions is it possible?

Explain the fact that a linear programming problem can have an infinite number of solutions.

What are the assumptions of a linear programming model?

Discuss an assumption of a linear programming model and how the assumption would be violated.

Identify four special situations that can be encountered in a linear programming problem.

Discuss one of the four special circumstances that can be encountered in a linear programming problem. Give an example.