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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