What Is the Objective Function for the Following Shortest Path

question 2

Multiple Choice

What is the objective function for the following shortest path problem? ​ ​

• A) −X₁₂ − X₁₃ = 0
• B) MIN −50 X₁₂ − 200 X₁₃ + 100 X₂₄ + 35 X₃₄
• C) MIN 50 X₁₂ + 200 X₁₃ + 100 X₂₄ + 35 X₃₄
• D) MAX −50 X₁₂ − 200 X₁₃ + 100 X₂₄ + 35 X₃₄

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