An optimization problem is one where you have to make the best decision (choose the best investments, minimize your company’s costs, find the class schedule with the fewest morning classes, or so on).

Solver allows you to use an Excel spreadsheet to easily solve problems with multiple variables. We'll look at a couple of examples to see what Solver can do and how easy it is to use. Solver is an add ...

Learn how to solve problems using linear programming. A linear programming problem involves finding the maximum or minimum value of an equation, called the objective functions, subject to a system of ...