The following transportation matrix provides a degenerate initial feasible solution to a transportation problem. Apply the necessary fix to overcome the degenerate condition, and perform one iteration of the stepping stone method to find an improved solution. What is the reduction in total cost of this improved solution?

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To From Capacity 200 $7 $4 $3 $6 200 $9 $8 $5 $7 400 200 200 $5 $8 $4 600 $6 200 300 Demand 400 200 200 300 1100