In a Transportation Problem with Three Locations and Two Destinations

question 7

Multiple Choice

In a transportation problem with three locations and two destinations, the objective function is as follows: Min 20X₁₁ + 18X₂₁ + 23 X₃₁ + 16X₁₂ + 14X₂₂ + 12X₃₂.How much does it cost to ship one unit from location 2 to destination 1?

• A)18
• B)12
• C)23
• D)16
• E)None of the above.

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