An algorithm for the 0-1 equality knapsack problem

Balasubramanian Ram, Sanjiv Sarin

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Abstract

The 0-1 knapsack problem is a linear integer-programming problem with a single constraint and binary variables. The knapsack problem with an inequality constraint has been widely studied, and several efficient algorithms have been published. We consider the equality-constraint knapsack problem, which has received relatively little attention. We describe a branch-and-bound algorithm for this problem, and present computational experience with up to 10, 000 variables. An important feature of this algorithm is a least-lower-bound discipline for candidate problem selection.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1045-1049
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of the Operational Research Society
Volume39
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 1988
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Integer programming
  • Linear optimization

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