In a minimization problem, a positive improvement index in a cell indicates that:
A) the solution is optimal.
B) the total cost will increase if units are reallocated to that cell.
C) there is degeneracy.
D) the total cost will decrease if units are reallocated to that cell.
E) the problem has no feasible solution.

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A positive improvement index in a cell indicates that reallocating units to that cell will increase the total cost, which is not desirable in a minimization problem.

In a Minimization Problem, a Positive Improvement Index in a Cell