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LP problem Excel Solver (formulas and Solver part)

The document outlines the steps to set up formulas for an optimization problem in a worksheet, including the objective function and constraints using SUMPRODUCT. It provides detailed instructions on using the Solver tool to maximize or minimize the objective by adjusting variable cells and adding constraints. The final steps include ensuring non-negativity of variables and selecting the Simplex LP method before solving the problem.

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LP problem Excel Solver (formulas and Solver part)

The document outlines the steps to set up formulas for an optimization problem in a worksheet, including the objective function and constraints using SUMPRODUCT. It provides detailed instructions on using the Solver tool to maximize or minimize the objective by adjusting variable cells and adding constraints. The final steps include ensuring non-negativity of variables and selecting the Simplex LP method before solving the problem.

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(The formulas in the cells, to setup):

1. Formula for the objective function (Cell H2, in our case)-> =SUMPRODUCT(B3:G3;
$B$2:$G$2) =>$ is simply to copy-paste the formula and allow it to change on left
2. Formula for the constraint (Cell H5, in our case)-> =SUMPRODUCT(B5:G5;
$B$2:$G$2) => according to the row but NOT on right (B2:G2, being the
solution values)
3. Formula for the constraint (Cell H6, in our case)-> =SUMPRODUCT(B6:G6;
$B$2:$G$2)
4. Formula for the constraint (Cell H7, in our case)-> =SUMPRODUCT(B7:G7;
$B$2:$G$2)
5. Formula for the constraint (Cell H8, in our case)-> =SUMPRODUCT(B8:G8;
$B$2:$G$2)
6. Formula for the constraint (Cell H9, in our case)-> =SUMPRODUCT(B9:G9;
$B$2:$G$2)

(Prior to that the worksheet's layout must be set up)

Click on "Data" tab, and click "Solver",


1. For the "Set Objective" we're going to click on the cell where there is the
objective formula (Cell H2, in our case),
2. We then choose whether it is a maximization (Max) or a minimization (Min)
problem,
3. Then for "By Changing Variable Cells" we select the solution cells (Cells B2:G2,
in our case),
4. Then to add a constraint we click "Add",
4.1. for constraint 1 we click (in our case on the "Left hand side" value) for
"Cell Reference", we then choose the adequate operator (= in our case), and we
click (in our case on the "Right hand side" value) for "Constraint", we then loop
the process by clicking "Add" until we got no constraint left, and then we click
"OK".
5. Next we make sure that "Make Unconstrained Variables Non-Negative" is checked,
6. We then choose as "Select a Solving Method" the Simplex LP,
7. We finally click "Solve".

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