diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index ffcc30c..c4b8a9d 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -2287,13 +2287,15 @@ In cell **K2**, enter: =SUMPRODUCT(B2:D4, G2:I4) ``` +
+ This formula multiplies each assignment by its cost and sums the total.
-#### [.4](): Add Row and Column Sums for Constraints +#### [1.4](): Add Row and Column Sums for Constraints #### [Row Sums]() (Each Task Assigned Once): @@ -2301,6 +2303,8 @@ This formula multiplies each assignment by its cost and sums the total. - In **J3**: `=SUM(G3:I3)` - In **J4**: `=SUM(G4:I4)` +
+ #### [Column Sums]() (Each Machine Assigned Once): - In **G5**: `=SUM(G2:G4)` @@ -2312,17 +2316,24 @@ This formula multiplies each assignment by its cost and sums the total. ### [Step 2](): Configure Excel Solver +
+ 1. **Go to**: Data > Solver + 2. **Set Objective**: - Set **K2** (total cost) to **Minimize**. + 3. **By Changing Variable Cells**: - Select **G2:I4**. + 4. **Add Constraints**: - **J2:J4 = 1** (each task assigned once) - **G5:I5 = 1** (each machine assigned once) - **G2:I4 = binary** (only 0 or 1 allowed) + 5. **Choose Solving Method**: - Use "Simplex LP" or "GRG Nonlinear" (either works for this size). + 6. **Click Solve**.