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An Example Model

To illustrate the Solver Reports, we will solve the Product Mix problem on sheet tab B of SOLVSAMP.123. This model has three decision variables at D9..F9 and five constraints of the form C11..C15 <= B11..B15, plus non-negativity constraints on the variables.

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In brief, the Answer Report summarizes the original and final values of the decision variables and constraints, with information about which constraints are "binding" at the solution. The Sensitivity Report provides information about how the solution would change for small changes in the constraints or the objective function. And the Limits Report shows you the largest and smallest value each decision variable can assume and still satisfy the constraints, while all other variables are held fixed at their solution values.