Describe the various applications of linear programming to solve business problems.

Read the Tea Production and Distribution at Duncan Industries, Limited case in your text on page 124.
Read Chapter 2 in your textbook and watch this video about linear programming.
Ufaber, (2015). What is linear programming: Explain linear programing- operation research GATE mechanical.
Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svJRBrfKP2A
(Links to an external site.)
Prepare a 2-3 page report, using your textbook as a resource, in which you respond to the following questions and points:
Briefly define the term linear programming model. Describe the various applications of linear programming to solve business problems.
Identify and explain in detail the primary problem at Duncan.
How many decision variables were incorporated into the linear programming model?
Explain how you might use linear programming to solve Duncans problem. Describe the projected outcome.

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2016 ECPI
Unit 1 Assignment 2
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Content
Defines linear programming model. Identifies the decision variables in the linear programming model. Explains the use of linear programming to solve Duncans problem.
60 pts
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60 pts
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Justification
Argument is well supported with rational and logical reasoning
20 pts
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20 pts
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Mechanics
Responses are written at the graduate level with proper punctuation and mechanics. Follows APA style.
20 pts
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20 pts
Total Points: 100
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