Question: a) Using the North-west Corner Rule, calculate the approximate transportation cost given the following information. b) Is this problem balanced or unbalanced? c) What is

a) Using the North-west Corner Rule, calculate the approximate

transportation cost given the following information.

b) Is this problem balanced or unbalanced?

c) What is the surplus or deficit, if any?

 Warehouse AWarehouse BWarehouse CPlant Supply
Plant W$12 $10 $7 350
Plant X$20 $9 $6 500
Plant Y$18 $10 $10 300
Warehouse Demand400600200 

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