Which of the following is generally correct regarding the transportation problem of linear programming?
A)Supply = demand
B)Objective is maximizing profit contribution
C)Shipping cost from each source to each destination is the same
D)Exponential loading/unloading distribution is assumed

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The transportation problem in linear programming aims to minimize the cost of shipping goods from multiple sources to multiple destinations, subject to the constraints of supply and demand. Therefore, the correct option is A, where supply must equal demand. Option B is not always true as the objective may not always be maximizing profit contribution. Option C is also not always true as the shipping cost may vary between different sources and destinations. Option D is irrelevant and not related to the transportation problem.

Which of the Following Is Generally Correct Regarding the Transportation