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Linear Programming Problem (L.P.P.)

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  • Meaning of Linear Programming Problem
  • Mathematical formulation of a linear programming problem
  • Familiarize with terms related to Linear Programming Problem
Maharashtra State Board: Class 12

Defintion: Linear Programming Problem (L.P.P.)

A linear programming problem (LPP) is one that is concerned with finding the optimal value (maximum or minimum) of a linear function of several variables, subject to constraints that the variables are non-negative and satisfy a set of linear inequalities.

Maximise / Minimise:

z = c₁x₁ + c₂x₂ + ... + cₙxₙ

Subject to constraints:

a₁₁x₁ + a₁₂x₂ + ... + a₁ₙxₙ (≤, =, ≥) b₁

a₂₁x₁ + a₂₂x₂ + ... + a₂ₙxₙ (≤, =, ≥) b₂
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... aₘ₁x₁ + aₘ₂x₂ + ... + aₘₙxₙ (≤, =, ≥) bₘ

x₁, x₂, x₃, ..., xₙ ≥ 0

Objective function:

The function z = c₁x₁ + c₂x₂ + ... + cₙxₙ is called the objective function.

Maharashtra State Board: Class 12

Key Points: Linear Programming Problem (L.P.P.)

Term Meaning
Decision Variables Variables we need to find (like x, y)
Objective Function Function to maximise or minimise (z = c₁x + c₂y)
Constraints Conditions/restrictions given (inequalities like ax + by ≤ c)
Non-negativity Constraints Variables cannot be negative (x ≥ 0, y ≥ 0)
Feasible Solution Any solution that satisfies all constraints
Infeasible Solution Does NOT satisfy constraints
Feasible Region Area containing all feasible solutions
Optimal Solution Best solution (max or min value)
Optimum Value Value of the objective function at the optimal solution
Bounded Region Region that is closed (limited area)
Unbounded Region A region that extends infinitely
Corner Point (Extreme Point) Intersection points of boundary lines
Optimal Feasible Solution Feasible solution giving the best value of z

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