If the objective coefficients of Activity 2 and Activity 3 are both decreased by $100,then:
A)the optimal solution remains the same
B)the optimal solution may or may not remain the same
C)the optimal solution will change
D)the shadow prices are valid
E)None of the above

Question

If the objective coefficients of Activity 2 and Activity 3 are both decreased by $100,then:
A)the optimal solution remains the same 
B)the optimal solution may or may not remain the same 
C)the optimal solution will change 
D)the shadow prices are valid 
E)None of the above

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The optimal solution remains the same because the objective coefficients of Activity 2 and Activity 3 are both decreased by the same amount, so the relative profitability of the two activities remains the same.

If the Objective Coefficients of Activity 2 and Activity 3