1. 1) Build a Transportion Model
2. 2) Identify/describe the Objective Function, Decision Variables, and Constraints
3. 3) Solve and answer the question of the most cost effective allocation of emergency supplies to camps.
4. 4) Between the 2 countries, which country would solicit more suppliers?

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A major earthquake has hit a developing nation, leaving thousands of people homeless... ● Refugees are located in four camps with the requirements for emergency supplies Tons Required Camp A To: Camp A Camp B Camp C Camp D 10 Country 1 $100 $150 $200 $300 Camp B From: 5 Supplies are available in two neighboring countries, with 25 tons in country 1 and 20 tons in country 2 The shipping cost per ton from the two countries to each of the four camps Camp C 10 Country 2 $150 $200 $300 $400 Camp D 20 Determine the most cost effective allocation of emergency supplies to camps A major earthquake has hit a developing nation, leaving thousands of people homeless... ● Refugees are located in four camps with the requirements for emergency supplies Tons Required Camp A To: Camp A Camp B Camp C Camp D 10 Country 1 $100 $150 $200 $300 Camp B From: 5 Supplies are available in two neighboring countries, with 25 tons in country 1 and 20 tons in country 2 The shipping cost per ton from the two countries to each of the four camps Camp C 10 Country 2 $150 $200 $300 $400 Camp D 20 Determine the most cost effective allocation of emergency supplies to camps

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