Consider the Following Network Representation of Shipment Routes Between Plants

question 56

Multiple Choice

Consider the following network representation of shipment routes between plants, a distribution center, and retail outlets. The numbers next to the arcs represent shipping costs. For example, the cost of shipping from plant 1 to distribution center 3 is equal to $2.




Assume that Plant 1 can supply 400 units and Plant 2, 500 units. Demand at the retail outlets are: Outlet 4, 300 units; Outlet 5, 250 units; Outlet 6, 450 units.
-In an assignment problem all supply and demand values equal are:

• A) 0
• B) 1
• C) 2
• D) greater than 1

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