The Following Matrix Shows Relative Costs for Various Job-Machine Combinations

question 14

Multiple Choice

The following matrix shows relative costs for various job-machine combinations. Assume there must be one-to-one matching between jobs and machines. Which set of pairs constitutes the minimum-cost solution using the assignment method?

• A) 1-B, 2-C, 3-A
• B) 1-B, 2-A, 3-C
• C) 1-A, 2-C, 3-B
• D) 1-A, 2-B, 3-C
• E) 1-C, 2-A, 3-B

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SST

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Factorial Research Designs

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