DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2017.
Third Semester
QUANTITATIVE METHODS
(Upto 2012-13 Academic Year 2013 Calendar Year)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — X 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Write the concepts of break-even analysis.
2. How does the quantitative methods supports for costs of
operating a system?
3. What is sensitivity analysis? What is the significance of
dual variables in an linear programming model?
4. Write about the interpreting the solution for decisionmaking.
5. What is linear programming problem? What are its
assumptions?
6. Write the concept of probability.
7. What is discrete event simulation? Illustration through
simple examples.
8. Briefly explain pay-off and loss tables with example.
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SECTION B X 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. Write short note to the following
Linear and non-linear with simple examples.
Concepts of slope and its relevance.
10. Briefly explain the different types of linear programming.
11. Briefly explain the steps of simulation process with flow
chart.
13. Write short notes on
Addition and multiplication rules of probability
Probability and non probability.
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14. Write short notes on
Decision theory
Decision trees.