Question
The first step in formulating an LP problem is:
  1. Graph the problem.
  2. Perform a sensitivity analysis.
  3. Identify the objective and the constraints.
  4. Define the decision variables.
  5. Understand the managerial problem being faced.

Answer

  1. Understand the managerial problem being faced.

Solution:

The first step in formulating an linear programming problem is to understand the managerial problem being faced i.e., determine the quantities that are needed to solve the problem.

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