A transportation problem has an optimal solution when:
A) all of the improvement indices are greater than or equal to zero.
B) all demand and supply constraints are satisfied.
C) the number of filled cells is one less than the number of rows plus the number of columns.
D) all the squares are used.
E) all origin-destination combinations have been made equally low in cost.

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An optimal solution in a transportation problem is achieved when all the improvement indices (also known as opportunity costs) are greater than or equal to zero, indicating that no further cost reduction is possible.

A Transportation Problem Has an Optimal Solution When