A first course on operations research and information theory

The text, self-contained in every possible way, attempts to furnish both theoretical and computational aspects of the subject as well as a number of practical applications. Suitable numerical examples and graphical illustrations are also provided to help the readers understand the concepts and methods discussed. Each chapter contains many exercise many exercise, which include: 1. Simple numerical problems to reinforce the materials discussed in the text. 2. Problems introducing new materials related to those developed in the text and some exercise for advanced students.