When formulating transportation LP problems, the objective function usually deals with the
A)number of items to be transported.
B)choice of transportation mode (e.g., truck, airplane, railroad, etc.).
C)shipping cost or distances associated with transporting goods.
D)number of origins and destinations.

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The shipping cost or distances associated with transporting goods is the most common objective function in transportation LP problems as it aims to minimize the cost of transportation while satisfying the demand constraints.

When Formulating Transportation LP Problems, the Objective Function Usually Deals