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In a linear programming problem, the linear function $Z = ax + by$ to be optimised is called the:
Aobjective function
Bconstraint
Ccorner point
Dfeasible region
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. objective function
The linear function Z = ax + by to be maximised or minimised is the objective function.
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