OPTIMIZATION METHODS (SMQ 1034)
Group Assignment 20%
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. This assignment need to be done in a group of 4 5
students.
2. Prepare a 10-minute presentation using PowerPoint or any
other presentation software.
3. The presentation is scheduled to be on either week 13 or week
14.
4. The mark distribution is given as follows:
Criteria Mark
Effort and Teamwork 5
Slides and Presentation Skills 5
Flawless Arguments 5
Unique and Interesting Topic? 5
Total 20
QUESTION:
Conduct a suitable experiment to demonstrate the application of
Linear Programming. The problem and
the analysis have to be clearly documented and presented. Your
work has to cover the following points:
Why is the problem interesting to you?
Construct a complete LP model.
Apply an appropriate method to solve the problem.
Perform sensitivity analysis by setting different parameter
values to see how a change in the
parameter causes a change in the current solution.
Determine the dual LP and its optimal solution.
