Which Car Would Have the Most Efficient Engine in Terms

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which car would have the most efficient engine in terms of energy conversion?

• A) a luxury truck with 20 mpg
• B) a sports vehicle with 25 mpg
• C) an SUV with 28 mpg
• D) a compact with 30 mpg
• E) a bus with 32 mpg

Identify and explain the conditions under which degeneracy in transportation problem occurs.

Recognize balancing techniques for transportation problems where supply does not equal demand.

Apply the stepping stone method and calculate the improvement index for non-basic cells.

Distinguish between various initial solution methods (northwest corner rule, intuitive method) and their implications on transportation cost.

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