Practical Management Science
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Author: WINSTON, Wayne L.
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Chapter 4, Problem 103P
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To determine: The way Company minimizes the cost while meeting the demands of air conditioners for the next 3 months.
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It is a mathematical modeling procedure where a linear function is maximized or minimized subject to certain constraints. This method is widely useful in making a quantitative analysis which is essential for making important business decisions.
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