How many days is five months

“How many days in five months” is a very strange question to write a post about but I am learning about SEO (Search Engine Optimization). And using Ahrefs keyword research tool I found out the question is a very good keyword to target. At the end, I explain how to calculate it using Excel (or any spreadsheet).

This is what Google tells us:

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Shadow price in linear programming

Linear programming is a mathematical method that is used to optimize the allocation of resources. It can be applied to a wide range of problems, such as maximizing profits or minimizing costs. One of the key concepts in linear programming is the shadow price, which can be used to determine how a change in one of the constraints of a linear programming problem affects the optimal solution.

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Excel Ran Out of Resources: Troubleshooting

Have you ever experienced the frustration of working on a large Excel spreadsheet, only to have Excel crash and display the message “Excel ran out of resources”? This message can be caused by several factors, and it can be a real pain to figure out which one is the culprit. In this post, we’ll provide you with a list of possible causes, explain how to check if those causes are the problem, and share some best practices to prevent this annoying issue.

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The Six W’s: A Tool for Continuous Improvement

The Six W’s is a technique used in continuous improvement projects (posts about six sigma) to gather essential information and improve problem-solving capabilities. This approach is rooted in the principles of journalism and is commonly used in project management and marketing to gather information.

In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at the Six W’s, explain the theory behind this technique, discuss each of the six questions, give examples of each, and provide an example of use in the context of continuous improvement work.

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What is mathematical programming

Mathematical programming is a field of mathematics that deals with the optimization of complex systems and processes. It has a rich history that dates back to the 1940s when George Dantzig, an American mathematician, developed the simplex method for solving linear programming problems. Since then, it has grown into a vast and dynamic discipline that has found applications in various fields such as finance, transportation, engineering, and operations research.

In this blog post, I will explore the origins of mathematical programming, provide an example of a problem that can be tackled and list some classical problems. I will also discuss some of the software products used in mathematical programming, both open-source and commercial.

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