An introduction and original problem in linear programming : [an honors thesis (HONRS 499)]

The purpose of this paper is to present a quick and scanning look at the mathematical and industrial aspects of linear -programming. In no way has the author encompassed the entire realm of linear programming and its applications in this paper, but rather hopes that the material presented here will serve as a tasty appetizer to encourage the reader to further fill himself with the meat of such a vast and practical field.Many thanks go to Mr. Don Driskill, owner and manager of Driskill's I. G. A. Market in Fairmount, Indiana, for his cooperation in the release of wholesale prices on his goods and the use of his name and store in this paper.