Question: Find the initial cost solution utilizing the intuitive least cost method for the transportation problem below. Costs Dest 1 Dest 2 Dest 3 Supply Source

Find the initial cost solution utilizing the intuitive least cost method for the transportation problem below.

Costs Dest 1 Dest 2 Dest 3 Supply
Source 1 4 12 5 35
Source 2 10 9 12 40
Source 3 8 11 13 55
Demand 40 55 50

1. Is the problem balanced, yes or no?

2. Were all demand levels met? If not, which destination was shorted based on the method used in the problem?

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