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Simplex Method for Linear Programming

The document discusses the limitations of the graphical method in linear programming, highlighting its constraints to two variables and inefficiency for complex problems. It introduces the Simplex method as a systematic algorithm for solving linear programming problems, detailing its steps and applications in various fields. Additionally, it includes examples and encourages practice through home assignments.

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Simplex Method for Linear Programming

The document discusses the limitations of the graphical method in linear programming, highlighting its constraints to two variables and inefficiency for complex problems. It introduces the Simplex method as a systematic algorithm for solving linear programming problems, detailing its steps and applications in various fields. Additionally, it includes examples and encourages practice through home assignments.

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Mathematical Programming

23MT2004

Dr. Pandava Sudharshan Babu,


Assistant Professor, KLH.

Session-4 (LP- Simplex Method)

Credits: Respective owners


Limitations of Graphical Method:

[Link] to Two Variables

[Link] and Time-Consuming

[Link] for Complex Problems

[Link] Guarantee of Integer Solutions

[Link] for Infeasibility or Unboundedness

[Link] and Conceptual Purpose Only

Real-world problems are usually solved using computational methods like the Simplex algorithm
or software tools (e.g., Excel Solver, MATLAB, or Python's PuLP).
Simplex Method:

• The Simplex method is a widely used algorithm for solving linear programming (LP) problems.

• It systematically finds the optimal solution to a problem by iterating through feasible solutions.

Applications

•Resource allocation in industries

•Transportation and logistics

•Portfolio optimization

•Workforce scheduling
Steps in the Simplex Method:

[Link] the LP Problem


1. Define the objective function (maximize or minimize).
2. List the constraints as linear inequalities.
3. Ensure all variables are non-negative.
[Link] to Standard Form
1. Convert inequalities into equalities by adding slack, surplus, or artificial variables.
2. Ensure the objective function is in maximization form (if not, multiply by -1).
[Link] Up the Initial Simplex Table
1. Create a tableau with coefficients of variables, slack variables, and the right-hand side (RHS).
[Link] the Pivot Column (Entering Variable)
1. Look at the bottom row (objective function). Choose the column with the most negative value for maximization.
[Link] the Pivot Row (Leaving Variable)
1. Divide the RHS values by the corresponding positive values in the pivot column to find the smallest positive
ratio.
[Link] the Pivot Operation
1. Adjust the tableau to make the pivot element 1 and other elements in the pivot column 0.
[Link] Until Optimal Solution
1. Repeat steps 4–6 until there are no negative values in the bottom row for a maximization problem (or no positive
values for a minimization problem).
[Link] the Solution
1. The final tableau gives the values of decision variables and the optimal value of the objective function.
Example 1: Solve the following Linear programming problem using Simplex method
Steps to Solve:

2.
3.
4.
Also make other elements in the column to zero by performing elementary operations.
Final solution:
Example 2:
Example 3:
Home assignment and Practice problems:

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