Which of the following is a valid objective function for a linear programming problem? A)Min 8xy B)Min 4x + 3y + (1/2)z C)Min 5x² + 6y² D)Max (x₁ + x₂)/x₃

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A valid objective function for linear programming must be a linear function of the decision variables. Option B is the only linear function among the given options. Option A has a product of decision variables, while option C has decision variables raised to a power. Option D includes a ratio of decision variables, which is not a linear function. Therefore, the best choice is B.

Which of the Following Is a Valid Objective Function for a Linear