Combinatorial optimization: Knapsack problem 2
Knappsack-Problem
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4. Methods: Kolesar, Greenberg and Cascading Tree
1. Introduction
The Knapsack-problem is a optimizing problem. There is a quantity of objects and every object has weight and a benefit. Then you choose a subset of these objects. This subset shouldn't pass a maximum level of weight. Under these condition you chose the subset which has the best benefit. This Problem is also called "backpack-problem" becaus it results from an example in which a hiker has to pack his backpack. He has to answer the question :how can I fill the 50 liter space of the backpack to get an optimal benefit.
2. Application and Definition
3. Example
A woman wants to go on vacation. But now she has to overcome a serious problem, because the airline prescribe a maximum weight of 25 kg (b = 25 kg)for her luggage (the worst that can happen to a woman). She has the choice between six different items which she can pack. Each object has a special benefit c_i for the woman and a weight a_i.
What items should be selected by her to have the maximum benefit without exceeding the maximum weight of 25 kg?
4. Methods: Kolesar, Greenberg and Cascading Tree
To apply the different methods a ranking must be formed first.
For this purpose, a quotient is formed from the benefit c_i and the weight a_i. Afterwards, the values are sorted according to the size.
Ordered list:
This list is the basis for all applicable methods.
a) Kolesar
The goal is to obtain an integer solution. One begins with the object of rank 1, then rank 2 and so on and sets the variable equal 1 or 0. The items can be taken as long as the maximum weight of 25 kg is reached. This means that the last possible item mostly can't be taken completely. The solution with the higher objective function value is branched. If the objective function value is less than the value that provides the best integer solution, this solution is not branched.
b) Greenberg & Hegerich
In this method, one starts with the non-integer variable and set this variable equal 0 and 1 respectively to look for a better solution. This should be continued until an optimal solution is found. The procedure is identical to the first presented method.
c) Cascading Tree
5. Method 4
6. complexity problem
