A Transportation Problem Has Two Origins: a Can Supply 20

question 79

Multiple Choice

A transportation problem has two origins: A can supply 20 units and B can supply 30 units.This problem has two destinations: C requires 25 units and D requires 35 units.Which of the following is true?

• A)The problem will require a dummy demand with a capacity of 10 units.
• B)The problem is unbalanced and cannot be solved by the transportation method.
• C)The problem will require a dummy supply with a capacity of 10 units.
• D)Destinations C and D must each receive 5 units less than they require.
• E)None of the above is true.

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