Question: Consider the transportation table below. The solution displayed was obtained by performing some iterations of the transportation method on this problem. 1 2 3 4

Consider the transportation table below. The solution displayed was obtained by performing some iterations of the transportation method on this problem.

1 2 3 4 Capacity
A 4 6 8 8 40
20 20
B 6 8 6 7 60
50 10
C 5 7 6 8 50
10 40
Demand 20 30 50 50 150

a. Perform one more iteration of the stepping-stone method on this problem. (10)

b. What is the total cost of the new shipping plan obtained (15)

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