What Is the Constraint Associated with Machine 2 for the Following

question 22

Multiple Choice

What is the constraint associated with machine 2 for the following assignment problem?
$$\begin{array} { l l l l l } & & { \text { Machine } } \\& & { 1 } & { 2 } & { 3 } \\& \text { A } & \$ 3 & \$ 4 & \$ 2 \\\text { Job } & \text { B } & \$ 1 & \$ 3 & \$ 5 \\& \text { C } & \$ 6 & \$ 4 & \$ 2\end{array}$$

Let X?? = 1 if job i is assigned to machine j,otherwise 0.

• A)XA? + XB? + XC? = +1
• B)XA? + XB? + XC? = 0
• C)XA? + XB? + XC? = -1
• D)4XA? + 3XB? + 4XC? = +1
• E)4XA? + 3XB? + 4XC? = -1

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Definitions:

Consumer's Surplus

The difference between the total amount consumers are willing and able to pay for a good or service and the total amount they actually pay.

Demand Function

The demand function is a mathematical representation that describes the quantity of a good that consumers are willing and able to purchase at various prices.

Mead

A drink made by the fermentation of honey and water, often enhanced with the addition of fruits, spices, grains, or hops to create an alcoholic beverage.

Price

The financial expenditure expected, essential, or relinquished in payment for something.