Solve the assignment problem given in Example 6.1 using transportation method.

The problem is reproduced in Table 6.4, wherein the initial solution using V AM is contained. There are only 4 occupied cells against the required number of 4 + 4 - 1 = 7, and hence the solution is degenerate

TABLE 6.4 Initial Solution: VAM Job Worker Supply A B C D E E 1 1 45 40 51 67 1 23 42 63 55 1 E 3 49 52 48 64 I 2 57 Demand 41 445 45 60 00 55 55 1 1 1 4