Q64
The purpose of a dummy row or column in an assignment problem is to.
A.
Obtain balance between total activities & total resources
AnswerB.
Prevent a solution from becoming degenerate
C.
Provide a means of representing a dummy problem
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The purpose of a dummy row or column in an assignment problem is to obtain balance between total activities & total resources. Dummy rows (or columns) are added in the matrix so as to complete it to form a square matrix. The dummy rows or columns will contain all costs elements as zeroes. The Hungarian method may be used to solve the problem.