Question: PLEASE READ QUESTION , a and b are slightly differeent from other questions posted here. Please show me for part a the formula with and

PLEASE READ QUESTION , a and b are slightly differeent from other questions posted here. Please show me for part a the formula with and without the numbers inputed. Please show me a step by step how to do in excel for part b. Thanks

Hansen Controls has been awarded a contract for a large number of control panels. To meet This Demand it will use its excisting plants in Sandiego and Houston, and consider new plants in Tulsa, St. Louis and Portland. Finished Crontrol panels are to be shipped to seattle, senver and Kansas City. Pertinent infromation is given in the table.

Shipping cost to destination:

Sources Construction Cost Seattle Denver Kansas City Capacity
San Diego ---- 5 7 8 2500
Houston ---- 10 8 6 2500
Tulsa 350000 9 4 3 10000
St. Louis 200000 12 6 2 10000
Portland 480000 4 10 11 10000
Demand 3000 8000 9000

a) Develop an optimization model (i.e., show the formulated mathematical model) whose solution would reveal which plants to build and the optimal shipping schedule.

b) Solve the model using Microsoft Excel Solver Add-in and provide your recommendation.

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