Applied Statistical and Optimization Models Topic 02: Linear Programming with Excel
Objectives Specify a programming problem in Excel Solve a simple linear programming problem using Excel solver
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Linear Programming with Excel In order to have Excel solve it for you, you need to program the model like this: Everything that is blue you need to enter and is given information that comes from the problem. Everything that is grey is a formula need to enter.
Linear Programming with Excel In order to have Excel solve it for you, you need to program the model like this: =C3*C4+D3*D4 =$C$3*C6+$D$3*D6 =$C$3*C5+$D$3*D5 =$C$3*C7+$D$3*D7
Linear Programming with Excel Using Excel Solver Make sure you have installed Excel solver If not, go in Excel to File Options Add-Ins Manage Excel Add-ins check Solver add-in. This is what you need to see
Linear Programming with Excel Open Excel Solver and Enter Relevant Fields
Linear Programming with Excel Then Solve, and Excel will Find the Optimum Solution
What you Should Have Learned Enter a linear programming problem in Excel Set the right settings in Excel’s solver Run Excel solver with confidence