In a multiperiod scheduling problem, the production constraint usually takes the form of:
A) beginning inventory + demand - production = ending inventory
B) beginning inventory - demand + production = ending inventory
C) beginning inventory - ending inventory + demand = production
D) beginning inventory + demand + production = ending inventory

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The correct form of the production constraint in a multiperiod scheduling problem is "beginning inventory - demand + production = ending inventory." This equation ensures that the production in any period is enough to meet the demand after accounting for the beginning inventory, and the result is the ending inventory for that period.

In a Multiperiod Scheduling Problem, the Production Constraint Usually Takes