Which of These Methods for the Transportation Problem Produces a Feasible

question 98

Multiple Choice

Which of these methods for the transportation problem produces a feasible solution?

• A) stepping stone method (SSM)
• B) Northwest Corner Rule (NCR)
• C) Both SSM and NCR
• D) Neither SSM nor NCR

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