Which of the following best defines decision variables in an optimization model?
A) They are limitations, requirements, or other restrictions that are imposed on any solution.
B) They are the quantities that the model seeks to maximize or minimize.
C) They are quantities for which no feasible solutions exist.
D) They are unknown values that the model seeks to determine.

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Decision variables in an optimization model are the unknown values that the model seeks to determine in order to find the best solution, such as maximizing profit or minimizing cost.

Which of the Following Best Defines Decision Variables in an Optimization