Linear Programming in Two Dimensions: I (UMAP)

Author: Nancy S. Rosenberg

This module introduces a variety of linear programming problems and describes in detail a graphical method for solving linear programming problems in two dimensions. Students formulate simple linear programming problems and solve them graphically.

Table of Contents:

1. LINEAR PROGRAMMING PROBLEMS
1.1 Examples of Linear Programming Problems
1.2 The Characteristics of Linear Programming Problems
1.3 What is Linear Programming?

2. A SIMPLE PROBLEM IN LINEAR PROGRAMMING
2.1 Formulating the Problem
2.2 Graphing the Problem
2.3 Solving the Problem

3. CONCLUSION

4. SAMPLE EXAM

5. ANSWERS TO EXERCISES

6. ANSWERS TO SAMPLE EXAM