What is the goal in optimization?[Fill in the blank]

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Analyzing the concept of optimization and its goal in mathematical problems, we consider what each option asserts about the aim of the process.
Option a: 'Find the best decision variable values that satisfy all constraints.' This statement combines two essential ideas: (i) satisfying the constraints (feasibility) and (ii) optimizing an objective to determine the 'best' values. In optimization, we typically seek a feasible solution that also optimizes a specified objective function (e.g., minimize cost or maximize profit). This option captures both core elements, making it a strong candidate as a description of the goal.
Option b: 'Find the values of the decision variables that use all available resources.' This claim focuses on exhausting resources as the goal. However, using all resources is not a general requirement or property of optimization problems; sometimes the optimal solution intentionally leaves slack (unused capacity) if the objective or constraints dictate it. Therefore this option is not a universal goal of optimization and is often incorrect.
Option c: 'Find the values of the decision variables that satisfy all constraints.' This describes a feasibility problem rather than a full optimization problem. While satisfying all constraints is a necessary condition for any feasible solution, optimization additionally requires selecting the best among feasible solutions according to an objective. Hence this option captures only part of the goal, not the full objective of optimization.
Option d: 'None of the above.' Given that option a aligns with the typical dual aim of feasibility plus optimality, this choice would be incorrect if a is indeed a valid description of the goal. However, we are evaluating each statement on its own merits, so this alternative would be chosen only if none of the prior options described the goal adequately and needs to be considered in context.
Overall, option a presents the most comprehensive description by combining feasibility (satisfying constraints) with optimality (best values for the objective), whereas options b and c emphasize only partial aspects, and option d challenges the validity of all statements. The nuanced distinction between feasibility and optimality is central to understanding the true goal of an optimization problem, and recognizing when a statement conflates feasibility with optimality helps avoid common misconceptions.

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