The Simplex Method:
Step 5

Choosing the Variable to Enter the Basis

Any variable with a negative reduced cost can be the variable that will enter the basis.

If there is more than one variable with negative reduced costs, it is customary to choose the variable with the most negative reduced cost to enter the basis.

There are other schemes for choosing the incoming variable. Discussing these methods is beyond the scope for this tutorial.

After you pick the variable, you move on to the next step.


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