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The minimum value of the objective function Z = ax + by in a linear programming problem always occurs at only one corner point of the feasible region

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The minimum value of the objective function Z = ax + by in a linear programming problem always occurs at only one corner point of the feasible region

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  • True

  • False

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True or False
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Solution

This statement is False.

Explanation:

The minimum value can also occur at more than one corner points of the feasible region.

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Chapter 12: Linear Programming - Solved Examples [Page 249]

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NCERT Exemplar Mathematics Exemplar [English] Class 12
Chapter 12 Linear Programming
Solved Examples | Q 12 | Page 249

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