- 1 Marks
Question
The tabulated information above shows the demands and supplies of a
transportation problem together with the unit costs of transporting. Use the
North-West method to find (e + f)
A. 83
B. 75
C. 66
D. 60
E. 55
Answer
Answer: A. 83
Explanation:
The North-West Corner Method begins at the top-left corner and allocates supply to demand step-by-step. After making the allocations, the values of e and can be found. Adding and results in the sum of 83, corresponding to option A.
- Tags: North-West Corner Method, Operations Research, Transportation Problem
- Level: Level 1
- Topic: Operations Research
- Series: MAY 2017
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