A goal programming problem had two goals (with no priorities assigned).Goal number 1 was to achieve a cost of $3,600 and goal number 2 was to complete the task in 400 hours or fewer.The optimal solution to this problem resulted in a cost of $3,600 and a completion time of 420 hours.What was the value for the objective function for this goal programming problem?
A)400
B)-400
C)20
D)0
E)None of the above

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The objective function value in goal programming is the sum of the deviations from the goals. The cost goal is met exactly, so its deviation is 0. The time goal is exceeded by 20 hours, so the deviation is 20. Thus, the objective function value is 20.

A Goal Programming Problem Had Two Goals (With No Priorities