ABSTRACT

Linear programming (LP) is normally exceedingly complex, involving an enormous number of variables and constraints. The value of understanding LP lies in being aware of the utility, applicability, and limitations of the technique so it can be used correctly. The procedures, concepts, and calculations employed to solve a problem can be applied to any projection, regardless of size. The only constraint on the size of an LP problem is the computer's computational capability. LP is limited only by one's imagination.