Linear Programming Question 128

Question: A basic solution is called non-degenerate, if

Options:

A) All the basic variables are zero

B) None of the basic variables is zero

C) At least one of the basic variables is zero

D) None of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

It is fundamental concept.

Non-degenerate : if none of the basic variables is zero, the solution is non-degenerate. Basic solution. Degenerate : if one or more of the basic variables vanish the solution is called degenerate basic solution.