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nenivikky

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The term _____________ refers to the expression that defines the quantity to be maximized or minimized in a linear programming model.
 a. objective function b. problem formulation
  c. decision variable d. association rule

Question 2

The newest model of smart car is supposed to get excellent gas mileage. A thorough study showed that gas mileage (measured in miles per gallon) is normally distributed with a mean of 75 miles per gallon and a standard deviation of 10 miles per gallon. What value represents the 50th percentile of this distribution?
 a. 75
  b. 85
  c. 95
  d. 105


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zogaridan

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

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RATIONALE: The term objective function refers to the expression that defines the quantity to be maximized or minimized in a linear programming model.

Answer to Question 2

a
RATIONALE: The 50th percentile of a normal distribution is located at its mean. In this case, the mean is 75 mpg, so the 50th percentile is 75.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 24, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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:D TYSM

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