GATE CSE 1987 | Question: 1-xxiv

Question

The simplex method is so named because 

• A. It is simple.
• B. It is based on the theory of algebraic complexes.
• C. The simple pendulum works on this method.
• D. No one thought of a better name.

Comments

option B It is based on the theory of algebraic complexes

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True

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@Sanjay Sharma sir ,could you please give any reference to understand "theory of algebraic complexes" ?

Answer 1

Correct Answer: B

The name of the algorithm is derived from the concept of a simplex 

Reference: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simplex_algorithm