For the Problem Below, What Is the Quantity Assigned to the Cell

question 58

Multiple Choice

For the problem below, what is the quantity assigned to the cell Source 1-Destination 2 using the intuitive method for an initial feasible solution? $$\begin{array} { | l | r | r | r | r | } \hline \text { COSTS } & \text { Dest. 1 } & \text { Dest. 2 } & \text { Dest. 3 } & \text { Supply } \\\hline \text { Source 1 } & 2 & 1 & 3 & 50 \\\hline \text { Source 2 } & 4 & 7 & 5 & 40 \\\hline \text { Source 3 } & 3 & 12 & 6 & 30 \\\hline \text { Demand } & 50 & 45 & 25 & 120 \backslash 120 \\\hline\end{array}$$

• A) 1
• B) 5
• C) 30
• D) 45
• E) 50

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Definitions:

Cash Inflows

The total amount of money entering a company, typically from operations, financing, and investing activities.

Rate of Return

A measure of the profitability of an investment, indicating the percentage of invested money gained or lost relative to its initial cost.

Capital Budgeting Technique

Methods used to evaluate and select long-term investments based on potential for profit and alignment with strategic goals, such as NPV or IRR.

Time Value

The principle that current money holds greater value than an identical sum in the future because of its earning potential.