In a BIP Problem with 3 Mutually Exclusive Alternatives, X1

question 50

Multiple Choice

In a BIP problem with 3 mutually exclusive alternatives, x1, x2, and x3, the following constraint needs to be added to the formulation:

• A) x1 + x2 + x3 ≤ 1.
• B) x1 + x2 + x3 = 1.
• C) x1 - x2 - x3 ≤ 1.
• D) x1 - x2 - x3 = 1.
• E) None of the choices is correct.

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