How many units go from Node 1 to 3 and 4 to 2, respectively, in order to maximize the flow.

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The north-south highway system passing through Albany, New York can accommodate the capacities shown in the table below.

 
From To Capacities
1 2 3
1 3 6
1 4 3
2 4 2
2 5 4
3 4 3
3 6 2
4 2 2
4 3 3
4 5 2
4 6 3
5 2 4
5 4 2
5 6 6

How many units go from Node 1 to 3 and 4 to 2, respectively, in order to maximize the flow. 

  a.

5 and 1.

  b.

5 and 2.

  c.

none of the answers proposed apply

  d.

6 and 1.

  e.

6 and 2.

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