The Objective of the Transportation Problem Is to

question 44

Multiple Choice

The objective of the transportation problem is to

• A)identify one origin that can satisfy total demand at the destinations and at the same time minimize total shipping cost.
• B)minimize the number of origins used to satisfy total demand at the destinations.
• C)minimize the number of shipments necessary to satisfy total demand at the destinations.
• D)minimize the cost of shipping products from several origins to several destinations.

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Definitions:

Total Combustion

A complete combustion process in which a fuel burns in oxygen, producing a limited number of products and releasing energy.

Sugar

A sweet-flavored substance, primarily sucrose, lactose, and fructose, derived from various plants and used for human consumption.

Combustion Reactions

Chemical reactions that involve the burning of a substance in the presence of oxygen, often producing heat and light.

Ideal Conditions

Conditions that are considered perfect for a specific process or reaction, often theoretical and not attainable in practical situations.