Which of the Following Problems Can Be Solved Using Linear

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following problems can be solved using linear programming?

• A) maximal-flow problem
• B) shortest-route problem
• C) minimal-spanning tree problem
• D) A and B
• E) A, B, and C

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