The flow balance constraint for each transshipment node, in a minimum cost network flow model, takes which form?
A) Net Outflow = Capacity
B) Net Outflow

Question

The flow balance constraint for each transshipment node, in a minimum cost network flow model, takes which form?
A) Net Outflow = Capacity
B) Net Outflow < Capacity
C) Net Inflow=0 (equivalent to Net Outflow=0)
D) Net Inflow ≥ Demand
E) Net Inflow = Demand

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The flow balance constraint for each transshipment node, in a minimum cost network flow model, takes the form of net inflow equalling net outflow or net inflow equalling zero. option C expresses the latter in an equivalent manner.

The Flow Balance Constraint for Each Transshipment Node, in a Minimum