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ResolvedVersion 2003

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When using the solver to set a cell to a specific value (e.g. set E5 to 30), subject to constraints, there may be more than one solution. Ie more than combination of values in the "change" cells which will arrive at that value. How does the solver select which solution to return in these cases?

Edited on Mon 24 Nov 2008, 10:41

RE: Solver

Hi Thomas

Thanks for your question. Solver can be configured by

For more details of how Solver arrives at its answers Microsoft directs enquiries to the creators of Solver. You can find further information and contact details on the Microsoft website.
Kind regards,
Andrew

Mon 1 Dec 2008: Automatically marked as resolved.

 

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