In cases where Excel Solver experiences excessive run times when solving integer linear problems, the Integer Optimality is set to

a. 5%.
b. 0%.
c. infinity.
d. a value equal to the number of integer constraints.


a
RATIONALE: If an optimal solution cannot be found within a reasonable amount of time, the Integer Optimality (%) can be reset to 5 percent or some higher value so that the search procedure may stop when a near optimal solution (within the tolerance of being optimal) has been found. In general, unless you are experiencing excessive run times, it is recommended that the Integer Optimality (%) is set to 0.

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