Answer the following questions along with a concise explanation with respect to the linear program to maximize cx subject to x∈X={x:Ax=b,x≥0}, where A is m×n of rank m<n.5 K( g; O5 i8 c! G% `& [
In a simplex tableau, if z_j-c_j=-7 for a nonbasic variable x_j, what is the change in objective value when x_j enters the basis given that the minimum ratio is 3 in the pivot? ( d Q3 d. L" Y2 \4 e5 i: u If an extreme point is optimal, then is it possible that not all z_j-c_j≥0 for an associated basis? # W( D" X6 _1 w% L If there exists a d such that Ad=0,d≥0, and cd≥0, then is the optimal objective value unbounded? [9 K7 w' Z+ s( f: R
Let x ̅ be a feasible solution with exactly m positive components. Is x ̅ necessarily an extreme point of X? ' U$ W4 D5 E& x If a nonbasic variable x_k has z_k-c_k=0 at optimality, then can one claim that alternative optimal solutions exist?1 x/ T, p8 j4 I, X9 x9 u9 u8 U
If x_1 and x_(2 )are adjacent points and if B_1 and B_2 are respective associated bases, then these bases are also adjacent. True or false? Explain. / L' A6 r" s6 ]' A- g+ A0 V$ T: K Is it possible for an optimal solution to have more than m positive variables?& y1 ]1 Z5 t ^: J. f
Suppose that n=m+1. What is the least upper bound on the number of extreme points and feasible bases? ! `1 P' ^; o& G2 Q, A A p-dimensional polyhedron can have at most p extreme directions. True or false? Explain.6 ]. A+ o7 ]( a7 L
Let x ̅ be an extreme point having (m-1) positive components. Then there are (p+1) bases associated with this extreme point, where p=n-m. True or false? (Assume that Ax=b does not imply any variable to be a constant) Explain.+ m$ A0 O/ L1 V1 C: H