In a transshipment problem, which of the following statements is a correct representation of the balance-of-flow rule if Total Supply

Question

In a transshipment problem, which of the following statements is a correct representation of the balance-of-flow rule if Total Supply < Total Demand?
A) Inflow − Outflow ≥ Supply or Demand
B) Inflow + Outflow ≥ Supply or Demand
C) Inflow − Outflow ≤ Supply or Demand
D) Inflow + Outflow ≤ Supply or Demand

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In a transshipment problem, the balance-of-flow rule states that inflow minus outflow must be less than or equal to supply or demand. If the total supply is less than the total demand, then the sum of inflow and outflow will be greater than the total supply. Therefore, the correct representation of the balance-of-flow rule in this case is Inflow - Outflow ≤ Supply or Demand.

In a Transshipment Problem, Which of the Following Statements Is