Note—An Interpretation of Fractional Objectives in Goal Programming as Related to Papers by Awerbuch, et al., and Hannan

Published Online:https://doi.org/10.1287/mnsc.24.14.1546

In this note we consider the validity of substituting a linear goal for a fractional goal in a mathematical program and provide a simple geometric interpretation that contrasts the essential differences between the two programs.

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