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Mge 1
Why?!!!
Term I
Identify constraints
Calculus
◦ Functions
◦ Derivatives
First order
Second order
◦ Maxima and minima
Mathematical structure
◦ Representing the assumptions in form of mathematical expressions
◦ E.g., y = f (x1, x2,…, xk) where f’ > 0 and f’’ > 0 for y < y* and f’ > 0
and f’’ < 0 for y > y*
How are “Models” useful in decision
making?
Analysis
◦ Solving the model using the mathematical structure
Decision
◦ Based on the results.
End-term – 40 marks