Consider the Transportation Data Set for a Minimization Problem Below

question 21

Essay

Consider the transportation data set for a minimization problem below. a.Calculate the initial solution using the northwest-corner rule.
b.Calculate improvement indices,iterate,and solve for the optimal shipping pattern.

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