Consider the transportation data set for a minimization problem below. 
a.Calculate the initial solution using the northwest-corner rule.
b.Calculate improvement indices,iterate,and solve for the optimal shipping pattern.
Definitions:
Ability-To-Pay Principle
The ability-to-pay principle in taxation suggests that taxes should be levied based on an individual's or entity's capacity to pay, meaning those with higher income should pay more.
Cigarette Taxes
Taxes imposed on the sale of cigarettes to discourage consumption and raise government revenue, often used for public health initiatives.
Wedge
The difference between the demand price of the quantity transacted and the supply price of the quantity transacted for a good when the supply of the good is legally restricted. Often created by a quantity control, or quota.
Demand Price
The price of a given quantity at which consumers will demand that quantity.
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