In a Minimum Cost Network Flow Model, the Flow Balance

question 99

Multiple Choice

In a minimum cost network flow model, the flow balance constraint for each supply node takes which form?

• A) Net Inflow = Demand
• B) Net Inflow ≥ Demand
• C) Net Inflow=0 (equivalent to Net Outflow=0)
• D) Net Outflow ≤ Capacity
• E) Net Outflow > Capacity

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Ending Inventory

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Beginning Inventory

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Quarterly Inventories

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