In a Transportation Problem with Three Locations and Two Destinations

question 20

Multiple Choice

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

• A) 18
• B) 12
• C) 23
• D) 16
• E) 14

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