The following problem type is such a special case of linear programming that a special algorithm has been developed to solve it.
A)the production mix problem
B)the diet problem
C)the ingredient mix problem
D)the transportation problem
E)None of the above

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The transportation problem is a special case of linear programming where the objective is to minimize transportation costs from a set of sources to a set of destinations subject to supply and demand constraints. The problem is solved using the transportation algorithm, also known as the distribution method or the North-West Corner method.

The Following Problem Type Is Such a Special Case of Linear