A Large Transportation Problem Has 220 Origins and 1360 Destinations

question 98

Multiple Choice

A large transportation problem has 220 origins and 1360 destinations. The optimal solution of this problem will fill no more than about ________ of cells with quantities to be shipped.

• A) 0.5%
• B) 5%
• C) 10%
• D) 25%
• E) All cells will be occupied.

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Definitions:

Annuity Due

A series of equal payments made at the beginning of consecutive periods over a fixed length of time.

Discount Rate

The interest rate used to discount future cash flows to their present value, often reflecting the cost of capital or risk level.

Cash Flow Stream

A series of cash inflows and outflows over a period, representing transactions or operations' financial impacts on a business.

Compounded Annually

The process by which an investment grows in value over time as interest is added to the principal amount each year, which then earns more interest.