Question: Time left 1:31:28 4a) Smart Computing Sdn. Bhd. produces 2000 units of printers from each of its three factories situated in Larut, Talam, and Kluang.

Time left 1:31:28 4a) Smart Computing Sdn. Bhd.

Time left 1:31:28 4a) Smart Computing Sdn. Bhd. produces 2000 units of printers from each of its three factories situated in Larut, Talam, and Kluang. The printers are supplied to three different locations, M, N, and P. The demand from M, N, and P are 1800, 1700, and 2700 units respectively. The transportation costs per unit from factories to the locations are given in the table: Location Factory M N Larut 9 7 14 Talam 7 12 11 Kluang 8 10 12 (i). Identify the initial solution for the above transportation problem using the northwest corner rule. [6 marks] (ii). Determine the optimal solution to this problem. [9 marks] (iii). Calculate the total minimum total cost. [4 marks]

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