Answer: the optimal (best) value.
- A the optimal (best) value
- B just the average value
- C just the median value
- D a purely random value
Correct answer: A. the optimal (best) value
Explanation: An LPP finds the optimal (maximum or minimum) value of a linear objective function.
The feasible region (shaded) is bounded by the constraint lines; the fundamental theorem of LPP guarantees the optimal value of the objective function occurs at one of the corner points (O, A, B, C), so only these need to be checked, not the entire region.
Concept context
Optimizing a linear objective function subject to linear constraints using the graphical corner point method.