The Constraint X₁₃ + X₂₃ -X₃₄ $\ge$ 50 Indicates That
A)50 Units Are Required at Node 3

question 5

Multiple Choice

The constraint X₁₃ + X₂₃ -X₃₄ $\ge$ 50 indicates that

• A)50 units are required at node 3.
• B)50 units will be shipped from node 3.
• C)50 units will be shipped in from node 1.
• D)50 units must pass through node 3.

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Business Segments

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