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Past exam of the Probability, statistics and options II course of the University of Oxford 2007 T 2 b i Solution by
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For this tableau sign convention, a negative coefficient in the objective row means the corresponding nonbasic variable can increase profit. Initially has the most negative coefficient. The simplex ratio test gives in row one and in row two, so row two leaves to preserve feasibility. Next is the only column with a negative objective coefficient. The ratios are and , so row one leaves. All resulting basic variables remain nonnegative.
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