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NClaborn

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on: Jun 24, 2018
For a minimization problem, the optimistic approach often is referred to as the __________ approach.
 a. maximin
  b. minimax
  c. minimin
  d. maximax

Question 2

For a maximization problem, the optimistic approach often is referred to as the __________ approach.
 a. minimin
  b. maximin
  c. minimax
  d. maximax


pratush dev

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Reply #1 on: Jun 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c
RATIONALE: For a minimization problem, the optimistic approach often is referred to as the minimin approach.

Answer to Question 2

d
RATIONALE: For a maximization problem, the optimistic approach often is referred to as the maximax approach.


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