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Chapter B, Problem 7DQ
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To determine: The reason why the diet problem applicable to animals but not applicable to people.

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Linear programming:

It is a linear optimization technique followed to develop a best outcome for the problem on hand. The outcome might be maximum profit or less cost which are represented by a linear relationship. The outcome will take into consideration the constraints present in achieving the solution.

Diet problem:

The diet problem has the goal of selecting the optimal mix of foods such that they will provide the daily nutritional necessities at a lowest cost. The objective will be to minimize the total cost while providing the required nutritional levels.

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