Question: Using the intuitive least cost method for the given transportation problem, answer the following: Cleveland Dayton Erie Supply Allentown $22 $16 $21 100 Philadelphia $28
Using the intuitive least cost method for the given transportation problem, answer the following:
| Cleveland | Dayton | Erie | Supply | |
| Allentown | $22 | $16 | $21 | 100 |
| Philadelphia | $28 | $27 | $18 | 150 |
| Harrisburg | $25 | $23 | $19 | 175 |
| Demand | 175 | 175 | 175 |
Is the problem balanced? [ Select ] ["no", "yes"] If not, where is the unbalance (shortage) and by how much? [ Select ] ["supply by 200", "the problem is balanced", "demand by 200", "demand by 100", "supply by 100 units"]
What is the maximum quantity that can be shipped from Allentown to Erie? [ Select ] ["25", "125", "100", "0"]
What is the maximum quantity that can be shipped from Harrisburg to Cleveland? [ Select ] ["75", "0", "175", "100"]
What is the maximum quantity that can be shipped from Harrisburg to Dayton? [ Select ] ["0", "75", "100", "25"]
Which demand location will have an unmet demand? [ Select ] ["Erie", "Cleveland", "Dayton", "Cleveland by 50 units and Dayton by 50 units", "all demand levels were met"]
What is the overall cost based on this method? [ Select ] ["$7,890", "$9,176", "$9,390", "$7,735", "$8,375"]
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