Introduction to MS Excel Solver
Dr Paula Carroll
Step1: Activating MS Excel LP solver
On the File menu, click the “Options” button.
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Step1: Activating MS Excel LP solver
Next, click the “Add-Ins” button and select the “Solver Addin”.
Then click “Go”.
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Step1: Activating MS Excel LP solver
You should now see a “Solver” option added to your toolbar.
You’re ready to start building your LP models in Excel!
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Activating MS Excel LP solver for MAC
MAC users. Install Service Pack 1, then:
1.Click Tools, and then select Add-Ins.
2.Click to select the check box for Solver.Xlam.
3.Click OK.
Solver for Excel for Mac: http://www.solver.com/mac
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Solving with the MS Excel LP solver
Excel Spreadsheet – Data Screen (1 of 5)
Returning to the pottery problem, see Excel file on Brightspace.
Exhibit 3.1
Source, Taylor “Introduction to Management Science” Chapter 3 - Linear Programming:
Computer Solution and Sensitivity Analysis
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MS Excel LP Solver
“Solver” Parameter Screen (2 of 5)
Exhibit 3.2
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MS Excel LP Solver
Adding Model Constraints (3 of 5)
Exhibit 3.3
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MS Excel LP Solver
Solution Screen (4 of 5)
Exhibit 3.4
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MS Excel LP Solver
Answer Report (5 of 5)
Exhibit 3.5
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