room air conditioners at plants in Houston, Phoonix, and Memphis. These are sent
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room air conditioners at plants in Houston, Phoonix, and Memphis. These are sent to regional distributors in Dallas, Atilanta, and Denver. The shipping costs vary, and the company would like to find the least cost way to meet the demands at each of the distribution centers. Dallas needs to receive 800 air conditioners per month, Atlanta needs 600, and Denver need 200. has 850 air conditioners available each month, Phoenix has 650, and Memphis has 300. The shipping cost per unit from Houston to Dallas is $8, to Atlanta $12, and to Denver $10. The cost per unit from Phoenix to Dallas is $10, to Atlanta $14, and to Denver $9. The cost per unit from Memphis to Dallas is $11, to Atlanta $8, and to Denver $12. Based on the given demand and supply, the given transportation problem is Click to select your answer(s) and then click Check Answer. 2Explanation / Answer
Demand:
800 + 600+ 200 = 1600
Supply:
850 + 650 + 300 = 1800
Demand < = Supply
The given transportation problem is unbalanced
. If there is any other option please let me know.
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