What Is the Objective Function in the Following Maximal Flow

question 3

Multiple Choice

What is the objective function in the following maximal flow problem?

• A)MIN X₄₁
• B)MAX X₁₂ + X₁₃
• C)MAX X₁₄
• D)MAX X₄₁

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Currency that a government has declared to be legal tender, despite it having no intrinsic value and not being backed by physical commodities.

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