In the general linear programming model of the assignment problem,
A)one agent can do parts of several tasks.
B)one task can be done by several agents.
C)each agent is assigned to its own best task.
D)one agent is assigned to one and only one task.

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In the general linear programming model of the assignment problem, each agent is assigned to one and only one task. This is known as the one-to-one assignment constraint. The other options mentioned, such as one agent doing parts of several tasks or one task being done by several agents, are not part of the standard assignment problem model.

In the General Linear Programming Model of the Assignment Problem