A fictitious supply source created to arrive at a balanced transportation problem (i.e.,total demand = total supply)is called ______.
A)dummy supply destination
B)dummy demand destination
C)dummy supply source
D)fictitious supply source

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A fictitious supply source is added to balance the problem when the total demand is greater than the total supply. This is achieved by adding a dummy supply source with a supply equal to the excess demand.

A Fictitious Supply Source Created to Arrive at a Balanced