{"product_id":"an-illustrated-guide-to-linear-programming-9780486262581","title":"An Illustrated Guide to Linear Programming","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Saul I. Gass\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Dover Publications\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Dover Publications\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Programming - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I would not hesitate to recommend the book.\" -- \u003ci\u003eIndustrial Engineering\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLinear 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.\u003cbr\u003eRequiring 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.\u003cbr\u003eFinally, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dover Publications","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45082216431767,"sku":"9780486262581","price":1016.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780486262581.webp?v=1767263090","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/an-illustrated-guide-to-linear-programming-9780486262581","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}