Consider the Transportation Problem in the Data Set and Optimal

question 58

Essay

Consider the transportation problem in the data set and optimal solution below. Verify by hand or by calculator (show your work) the value of the objective function.
$\begin{array}{|l|r|r|r|r|r|}\hline \text { COSTS } & \text { Dest. 1 } & \text { Dest. 2 } & \text { Dest. 3 } & \text { Dest 4 } & \text { Supply } \\\hline \text { Source 1 } & 12 & 18 & 9 & 11 & 100 \\\hline\text { Source 2 } & 21 & 7 & 30 & 15 & 150 \\\hline \text { Source 3 } & 8 & 10 & 14 & 16 & 50 \\\hline\text { Demand } & 80 & 60 & 70 & 90 & 300/300 \\\hline & & & & & \\\hline \text { Shipments } & \text { Dest. 1 } & \text { Dest. 2 } & \text { Dest. 3 } & \text { Dest. 4 } & \text {Row Total } \\\text { Source 1 } & 30 & 0 & 70 & 0 & 100 \\\text { Source 2 } & 0 & 60 & 0 & 90 & 150 \\\text { Source 3 } & 50 & 0 & 0 & 0 & 50 \\\text { Col. Total } & 80 & 60 & 70 & 90 & 300/300 \\\hline\end{array}$

Distinguish between the various sections of an end-of-period spreadsheet and their purpose.

Interpret the impact of net income or net loss on financial statements from an end-of-period spreadsheet.

Describe and prepare a classified balance sheet.

Understand and execute closing entries in the accounting cycle.

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