The Transportation Method Is a Linear Programming Technique

question 19

Multiple Choice

The transportation method is a linear programming technique. Linearity is present in the following way:

• A) The cost of goods shipped from any source to any destination is a linear function of quantity shippeD.
• B) The cost of goods shipped from any source to any destination is a linear function of the cost per unit.
• C) The total cost associated with a given plan is a linear function of shipping costs.
• D) Cell evaluations require linear horizontal movements through the matrix.
• E) Cell evaluations are linear.

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Owner's Equity

The residual interest in the assets of a company after subtracting liabilities, often referred to as shareholder's equity in a corporation.

Liabilities

Financial obligations or debts that a company or individual owes to others.

Asset

A resource with economic value that an individual, corporation, or country owns or controls with the expectation that it will provide future benefit.

General Ledger

A record of all financial transactions divided into accounts and usually compiled at the end of each month.