At the optimal solution of a Linear Program, the difference between the right-hand-side value and the left-hand-side value of a constraint is the ____________________.
A) shadow
B) difference
C) shortfall
D) slack
E) cushion

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The difference between the right-hand-side value and the left-hand-side value of a constraint at the optimal solution is known as the slack. Slack represents the amount by which the constraint is not fully utilized in the optimal solution. The other options do not accurately describe this concept in linear programming.

At the Optimal Solution of a Linear Program, the Difference