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If the feasible region of an LPP is unbounded, then the maximum value of the objective function:

  1. A.Must be zero
  2. B.Must be infinity
  3. C.May or may not exist
  4. D.Is always equal to the minimum value
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Correct answer: CMay or may not exist

Solution

  1. Consider an LPP where the feasible region is unbounded.
  2. The objective function may increase or decrease without bound as we move along the region.
  3. However, depending on the slope of the objective function, a maximum or minimum value may still be attained at a corner point.
  4. Since the existence of an optimal value depends on the specific objective function, it is not guaranteed.
  5. Hence the answer is (C).

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