The purpose of a dummy source or a dummy destination in a transportation problem is to: change a problem from maximization to minimization. make certain that the total cost does not exceed some specified figure. provide a means of representing a dummy problem. obtain a balance between total supply and total demand. prevent the solution from becoming degenerate.

The purpose of a dummy source or a dummy destination in a transportation problem is to: change a problem from maximization to minimization. make certain that the total cost does not exceed some specified figure. provide a means of representing a dummy problem. obtain a balance between total supply and total demand. prevent the solution from becoming degenerate.

Practical Management Science

6th Edition

ISBN:9781337406659

Author:WINSTON, Wayne L.

Publisher:WINSTON, Wayne L.

Chapter2: Introduction To Spreadsheet Modeling

Section: Chapter Questions

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