In a Minimum Cost Network Flow Model,the Flow Balance Constraint $\geq$

question 26

Multiple Choice

In a minimum cost network flow model,the flow balance constraint for each supply node takes the form

• A) Flow in
• \(\geq\) Flow out + Net supply
• B) Flow out
• \(\geq\) Flow in + Net demand
• C) Flow in = Flow out
• D) Flow out
• \(\leq\) Flow in + Net supply
• E) Flow in
• \(\leq\) Flow out + Net demand

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Definitions:

Current Ratio

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Times Interest Earned

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