The book helps readers in understanding problem-solving methods based on a careful discussion of model formulation, solution procedures and analysis. It is intended to serve as a core textbook for students of BBA, B.Com, CA and ICWA courses who need to understand the basic concepts of linear programming and apply results directly to real-life business problems. The book also suits requirements of students of BA/BSc (Maths and Statistics) BCA and BIT courses who need both theoretical and practical knowledge of linear programming. Prof. J. K. Sharma, formerly a Professor at the Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi, is currently a Professor at Amity Business School, Amity University, Noida. He has also served as the Director of G.L. Bajaj Institute of Management and Technology, Greater Noida, Institute of Management Studies, Noida; and Maharishi Institute of Management, Noida. Prof. Sharma has more than 38 years of experience in teaching quantitative techniques, operations research, business statistics/mathematics and project management. He is a Gold Medalist in Mathematics and has taught as a Visiting Professor at Group ESSEC (A Graduate School of Management), France, and Amity University, Dubai and Mauritius Campuses. Prof. Sharma has authored 30 books on quantitative techniques, operations research, business statistics/mathematics, industrial management, management of systems, etc. These books have been widely appreciated by undergraduate and postgraduate students taking courses of the various Indian universities, and management institutions. He has also written over 100 research papers/management cases. Prof. Sharma is actively involved in research projects, and also conducts Management Development Programmes for both public and private sector companies.