In Applying the Simplex Solution Procedure to a Minimization Problem

Multiple Choice

In applying the simplex solution procedure to a minimization problem to determine which variable enters the solution mix,

A) pick the one with the most positive C_j - Z_j.
B) pick the one with the largest C_j.
C) pick the one with the smallest Z_j.
D) pick the one with the most negative C_j - Z_j.
E) pick the smallest nonnegative number formed by dividing each amount in the quantity column by the appropriate column at the exiting variable.