In a Transportation Problem, Degeneracy Means That

question 23

Multiple Choice

In a transportation problem, degeneracy means that

• A) the problem was improperly constructed, and must be reformulated
• B) the assumptions of the transportation model have not been met
• C) the number of filled cells is too small to allow the calculation of improvement indices
• D) the total supply and the total demand are unbalanced
• E) the number of origins is not equal to the number of destinations

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Definitions:

Deductive Thinking

A logical process where a conclusion is based on the concordance of multiple premises that are generally assumed to be true.

Inductive Thinking

A cognitive process that encompasses deriving broad inferences from particular examples or situations.

Egocentrism

The inability to differentiate between one's own perspective and someone else's perspective.

Teenage Pregnancy

Pregnancy occurring in a female who is aged between 13 and 19.