A key assumption of linear programming is that the equation for each of the output cells, including the objective cell, can be expressed as a SUMPRODUCT (or SUM) function.

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This is true because linear programming involves maximizing or minimizing a linear function of the decision variables subject to linear constraints, which can be expressed as SUMPRODUCT or SUM functions.

A Key Assumption of Linear Programming Is That the Equation