The global optimum solution to a nonlinear programming problems (NLP), in which the objective function must be maximized, is:
A) always larger than the local optimum solution
B) always smaller than the local optimum solution
C) is smaller or equal to the local optimum solution
D) is larger or equal to the local optimum solution

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The global optimum solution is the best possible solution in the entire feasible region. It can be equal to or greater than the local optimum solutions that may exist at different points in the feasible region. Therefore, the global optimum solution is always larger or equal to the local optimum solutions. Hence, option D is correct.

The Global Optimum Solution to a Nonlinear Programming Problems (NLP)