The Lagrange multiplier is ________ the dual variables in a linear programming problem.
A) analogous to
B) contradictory to
C) inversely related to
D) the opposite of

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The Lagrange multiplier, also known as the shadow price, is analogous to the dual variables in a linear programming problem. Both the Lagrange multiplier and dual variables represent the relative value of each constraint in the problem and are used to derive the optimal solution.

The Lagrange Multiplier Is ________ the Dual Variables in a Linear