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. 4 v# \) E0 b- q 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? U9 A# [7 D c, z+ K; w
If an extreme point is optimal, then is it possible that not all z_j-c_j≥0 for an associated basis?, B1 T' h* x. K- @# s. b5 }4 q2 z
If there exists a d such that Ad=0,d≥0, and cd≥0, then is the optimal objective value unbounded?6 C$ p6 G5 q$ [) V! b0 u
Let x ̅ be a feasible solution with exactly m positive components. Is x ̅ necessarily an extreme point of X?6 X/ i/ d: ]. h O$ k2 }, k( u7 S$ i
If a nonbasic variable x_k has z_k-c_k=0 at optimality, then can one claim that alternative optimal solutions exist?' D2 V$ n9 H' \& ? L4 l
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." a( m& Y, K- q( I7 M8 L+ U" @; l& Y
Is it possible for an optimal solution to have more than m positive variables?2 ]; \. A5 J& f) H3 N& t! e
Suppose that n=m+1. What is the least upper bound on the number of extreme points and feasible bases? ) T" G6 L+ c/ X4 T5 d9 B A p-dimensional polyhedron can have at most p extreme directions. True or false? Explain. U6 J. ]! j% c+ T' }$ x
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. 3 X5 m' O* E1 u N: {: i4 Q$ b& f' o4 @; M* v0 p& P