In Which of the Following Situations Should We Not Use

question 18

Multiple Choice

In which of the following situations should we not use the transportation method of linear programming?

• A) To find a new site location for a plant
• B) To minimize costs of shipping n units to m destinations
• C) To maximize profits of shipping n units to m destinations
• D) To determine which corner of a street intersection to locate a retail service facility
• E) To locate a finished goods distribution warehouse

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Definitions:

Present Value

The present value of a future sum or cash flow series, considering a determined rate of return.

Compound Interest

Interest on both the initial principal and the interest that has been added to this principal.

Order Of Operations

The rules determining the sequence in which operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) should be carried out in a mathematical expression.

Compound Interest

Interest that is figured on the base amount initially invested or borrowed, along with the previously gathered interest.