Question

For a "Dual minimization problem" with an optimal point equal to (x1=5, x2=1) and a best Z=56, its respective "Primal maximization problem" would have:

A) Shadow prices equal to 1(x1) and 5(x2), respectively.
B) Shadow prices exactly the same as the shadow prices obtained in the Primal problem.
C) Exactly the same optimal point.
D) None of the above.

Answer 1

The shadow prices in the primal maximization problem would be 5 for x1 and 1 for x2.

Step-by-step explanation:

In a dual minimization problem, the shadow prices of the primal maximization problem are equal to the objective function coefficients of the dual minimization problem. Therefore, the shadow prices in the primal maximization problem would be 5 for x1 and 1 for x2. So, option A) Shadow prices equal to 1(x1) and 5(x2), respectively, is the correct answer.