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Decision variables are __________

A. Controllable

B. Uncontrollable

C. Parameters

D. None of the above

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

A decision variable is a quantity that the decision-maker controls. For example, in an optimization model for labor scheduling, the number of nurses to employ during the morning shift in an emergency room may be a decision variable.

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Comments ( 2 )

  1. Vipin Singh
    Vipin Singh :
    4 years ago

    If a decision variable is a quantity that the decision-maker controls then it must be controllable. The answer must be A? Kindly correct me if I am wrong.

  2. Astha Rawat
    Astha Rawat :
    6 years ago

    Answer should be A
    The correct option is a, that is controllable because in order to make the model desirable and feasible decision variables are changed accordingly or controlled to get the results
    Source: Kanti swarup book and chegg.com

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