Which one of the following is not a required assumption in the formulation of transportation problems as a linear program?
A) Total supply equals total demand
B) Material transported is homogeneous
C) Per unit transportation cost from an origin to destination is constant
D) Total transportation cost from an origin to destination linearly increases with quantity shipped

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In transportation problems, it is not necessary for total supply to equal total demand. If they are not equal, dummy sources or destinations can be added to balance the problem.

Which One of the Following Is Not a Required Assumption