The variable d− measures the amount
A)over the target and is similar to a slack.
B)less than the target and is similar to a slack.
C)less than the target and is similar to a surplus.
D)under the target and is similar to a surplus.

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The variable d- measures the amount by which the actual value of a decision variable falls short of its target value. Therefore, it is less than the target and is similar to a slack. Choice B is the best option as it correctly identifies d- as being less than the target, which is true.

The Variable D− Measures the Amount