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An Illustrated Guide to Linear Programming - by Saul I Gass (Paperback)

Name: An Illustrated Guide to Linear Programming - by Saul I Gass (Paperback)
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SKU: 77717124
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"I would not hesitate to recommend the book.
Author(s): Saul I Gass
192 Pages
Computers + Internet, Programming

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Entertaining, nontechnical introduction covers basic concepts of linear programming and its relationship to operations research; geometric interpretation and problem solving, solution techniques, network problems, much more. Only high-school algebra needed.

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"I would not hesitate to recommend the book." -- Industrial Engineering
Linear programming is an extremely effective problem-solving tool, with applications in business, agriculture, government, manufacturing, transportation, engineering, and many other areas. This very readable book presents an elementary introduction to linear programming in a refreshing, often humorous style.
Requiring no math beyond high-school algebra, the book shows how linear programming can help anyone reach the optimum solution for a host of diverse problems. Chapter One introduces the basic concepts of linear programming and discusses its relationship to other mathematical models. Chapter Two discusses the formulation of linear-programming problems, including detailed treatment of problems involving diet, catering, assignment, and activity analysis. Chapter Three briefly introduces solution techniques for linear-programming problems, emphasizing the graphical approach. The final chapter describes and formulates a number of important applications, including network problems, traveling-salesman problems and the relationship between linear programming and the theory of games.
Finally, a useful appendix offers precise statements of definitions, theorems and techniques, as well as additional computational procedures. Enlivened with over 70 excellent illustrations, this book represents a very accessible introduction to basic linear programming.

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Dimensions (Overall): 9.18 Inches (H) x 6.1 Inches (W) x .39 Inches (D)

Weight: .55 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 192

Genre: Computers + Internet

Sub-Genre: Programming

Publisher: Dover Publications

Format: Paperback

Author: Saul I Gass

Language: English

Street Date: March 1, 1990

TCIN: 77717124

UPC: 9780486262581

Item Number (DPCI): 247-59-8588

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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