Mathematics · Linear Programming

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R. Assertion A: In the Simplex method, an unbounded solution is identified during an iteration if all elements in the pivot column are less than or equal to zero. Reason R: When all elements in the pivot column are less than or equal to zero, the minimum ratio test cannot be performed, which implies that the entering variable can be increased indefinitely. In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below: