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Why are integer programming problems more difficult to solve than linear programming problems?
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In both cases the constraints are used to produce an n-dimensional simplex which represents the "feasible region". In the case of linear programming this is the feasible region. But that is not the case for integer programming since only those points within the region for which the variables are integer are feasible.
The objective function is then used to find the maximum or minimum - as required. In the case of a linear programming problem, the solution must lie on one of the vertices (or along one line in 2-d, plane in 3-d etc) of the simplex and so is easy to find. In the case of integer programming, the optimal solution so found may contain one or more variables that are not integer and so it is necessary to examine all the points in the immediate neighbourhood and evaluate the objective function at each of these points. This last requirement makes integer programming solutions more difficult to find.
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How do you find the answer to an integer problem?
It depends on the problem: you may have to use integer programming rather than linear programming.
What are the scope of linear programming?
Linear programming can be used to solve problems requiring the optimisation (maximum or minimum) of a linear objective function when the variables are subject to a linear constraints.
What is application of linear programming?
It is used in many optimization problems.
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What has the author A N Ahmed written?
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What is the difference between linear and integer programming?
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What is NN IN maths?
N squared. It could be the Cartesian plane restricted to integer values, as required for integer linear programming problems.
Can a linear programming problem have two optimal solutions?
No. However, a special subset of such problems: integer programming, can have two optimal solutions.
How do you find the answer to an integer problem?
It depends on the problem: you may have to use integer programming rather than linear programming.
Will the solution to an linear programming problem always consist of integers?
No, it will not. In fact, there is a special branch of linear programming which is called integer programming and which caters for situations where the solution must consist of integers.
What has the author Toshihide Ibaraki written?
Toshihide Ibaraki has written: 'Implicit enumeration algorithm of integer programming on ILLIAC IV' -- subject(s): Computer algorithms, Integer programming 'Adaptive linear classifier by linear programming' -- subject(s): Linear programming 'Arugorizumu to deta kozo (21-seiki o shikoshita denshi tsushin joho karikyuramu shirizu)'
What are the scope of linear programming?
Linear programming can be used to solve problems requiring the optimisation (maximum or minimum) of a linear objective function when the variables are subject to a linear constraints.
What is application of linear programming?
It is used in many optimization problems.
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What type of linear programming can be found by graphical methods?
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