In which of the following situations should we not use the transportation method of linear programming?
A) To find a new site location for a plant
B) To minimize costs of shipping n units to m destinations
C) To maximize profits of shipping n units to m destinations
D) To determine which corner of a street intersection to locate a retail service facility
E) To locate a finished goods distribution warehouse

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The transportation method of linear programming is used to minimize costs or maximize profits by determining the optimal shipping schedule, so it would not be appropriate for determining which corner of a street intersection to locate a retail service facility. This decision would depend on factors such as foot traffic, accessibility, visibility, and competition, which cannot be optimized using linear programming. The other options, A, B, C, and E, all involve optimizing transportation or shipping-related costs and would be appropriate situations for using the transportation method of linear programming.

In Which of the Following Situations Should We Not Use