A Transportation Problem Has 4 Origins and 2 Destinations

question 16

Multiple Choice

A transportation problem has 4 origins and 2 destinations.The optimal solution of this problem will fill no more than ________ cells with quantities to be shipped.

• A)5
• B)6
• C)8
• D)20
• E)All cells will be occupied.

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Definitions:

Horizontal Merger

A merger between firms that are in the same industry, often aimed at reducing competition and achieving economies of scale.

Herfindahl Index

An index calculating market concentration by summing the squares of the market shares of each firm within the industry.

Conglomerate Merger

A type of merger where two or more firms in unrelated business sectors combine to reduce risk or expand their portfolio.

Monopolizing Market

The practice of a single company or entity dominating a particular market, thereby limiting or eliminating competition.