Consider the Following Shortest-Route Problem Involving Six Cities with the Distances

question 22

Essay

Consider the following shortest-route problem involving six cities with the distances given.Draw the network for this problem and formulate the LP for finding the shortest distance from City 1 to City 6.
Path Distance
1 to 2 3
1 to 3 2
2 to 4 4
2 to 5 5
3 to 4 3
3 to 5 7
4 to 6 6
5 to 6 2

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Definitions:

Network Size

Refers to the number of connections, nodes, or elements within a network, often used in the context of social, digital, or communication networks.

Complexity

The state or quality of being intricate or complicated, often involving numerous interconnected elements.

Target Audiences

Specific groups of people identified as the intended recipients of a message, campaign, or product, characterized by shared demographics, interests, or needs.

Traditional Media

Conventional forms of mass communication, such as newspapers, television, and radio, used to disseminate information to a broad audience.