Exhibit 5-3
Steve the Auto Parts Salesman Is Trying to Navigate

question 4

Essay

Exhibit 5-3
Steve the auto parts salesman is trying to navigate his way between the rural west Texas towns of Jonestown and Upland. The possible routes for this trip are shown below, along with the mileage along each route.
$\begin{array}{lrcc}\text { Origin } & & \text { Destination } & \text { Distance (miles) } \\\text { Jonestown } & \text { to } & \text { Haleyville } & 25 \\\text { Jonestown } & \text { to } & \text { Krickburg } & 55 \\\text { Jonestown } & \text { to } & \text { Karn City } & 35 \\\text { Haleyville } & \text { to } & \text { Mart } & 50 \\\text { Haleyville } & \text { to } & \text { Krickburg } & 25 \\\text { Haleyville } & \text { to } & \text { Karn City } & 30 \\\text { Karn City } & \text { to } & \text { Mart } & 50 \\\text { Karn City } & \text { to } & \text { Baker } & 65 \\\text { Krickburg } & \text { to } & \text { Karn City } & 20 \\\text { Krickburg } & \text { to } & \text { Baker } & 30 \\\text { Krickburg } & \text { to } & \text { Mart } & 45 \\\text { Mart } & \text { to } & \text { Baker } & 20 \\\text { Mart } & \text { to } & \text { Upland } & 40 \\\text { Baker } & \text { to } & \text { Upland } & 30\end{array}$
-Refer to Exhibit 5-3.What general type of LP model can be applied to this problem
What modifications to the general type are required for this problem

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Definitions:

Artisan's Lien

A legal claim allowing a worker or service provider to retain possession of a client's property until payment for services rendered on that property is received.

Involuntarily

Occurring without the person's willing agreement or consent.

Possession

Possession refers to the act of having or holding property in one's power or control, whether owned or not.

Financing Statement

A document filed to give public notice to third parties of a secured party's interest in the collateral provided by a debtor.