Solve this question using:

a) leastcost method

b) northwest method

c) vogel's approximation method

PROBLEM 8 The company SAS has a chain of stores that sell equipment, hi-fi. The shareholders are thinking of ordering new midi systems, which then would sell 430 pounds. The shops are separated into three geographical areas, north, west and south and SAS believes that the demand for the system in each area will be 170, 210 and 150 units respectively. The SAS has decided to order 100 units for each geographic area stores. There are three potential suppliers for the system A, B and C. A is capable of supplying 200 units for 400 pounds the one, the B 160 units for 420 pounds the one and C 180 units for 410 pounds the one. These prices do not include the transportation costs that vary with the supplier and the supply contract according to the following table. Stores Suppliers North West South A 20 10 5 B 5 15 20 30 10 25 (Unit transportation cost in British pounds) The SAS wants to maximize the profit from the sales of the new system. Design and solve the corresponding transportation