The leaving variable is determined by dividing the quantity values by the pivot column values and selecting the
A) maximum positive value.
B) minimum negative value.
C) minimum positive value.
D) maximum negative value.

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The leaving variable in linear programming problems, specifically in the simplex method, is determined by dividing the quantity values by the positive pivot column values and selecting the minimum positive value. This ensures the solution remains feasible by not allowing negative quantities.

The Leaving Variable Is Determined by Dividing the Quantity Values