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 P/ }; B, A0 g1 l) f$ c- E$ T 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?4 x+ n# E) S- K+ t, D" b# `
If an extreme point is optimal, then is it possible that not all z_j-c_j≥0 for an associated basis?% V* t' L5 z) N0 z% `6 e
If there exists a d such that Ad=0,d≥0, and cd≥0, then is the optimal objective value unbounded?7 a7 n% i9 F0 I* ?" b) x% k
Let x ̅ be a feasible solution with exactly m positive components. Is x ̅ necessarily an extreme point of X? @; [7 ], |3 u p( f- } If a nonbasic variable x_k has z_k-c_k=0 at optimality, then can one claim that alternative optimal solutions exist?% J- O, @! {9 n0 A: n: G4 g" r- p
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.7 f" K1 J! @, w& @" i' o7 Q! Q
Is it possible for an optimal solution to have more than m positive variables? 7 [3 X5 O D1 }' u Suppose that n=m+1. What is the least upper bound on the number of extreme points and feasible bases? * z$ ^: m% Z4 F* C# l, y A p-dimensional polyhedron can have at most p extreme directions. True or false? Explain. $ f! N1 G# z1 K 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.. `6 c! T; _4 N `" O/ w