One difference between the stepping-stone method compared to the Northwest-corner and intuitive method is that
A) the stepping-stone method never finds a feasible solution
B) the stepping-stone method ignores costs
C) the stepping-stone method ALWAYS finds a lower-cost solution
D) the stepping-stone method guarantees an optimal solution
E) All of the above or None of the above.

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The stepping-stone method guarantees an optimal solution. The other choices are incorrect because the stepping-stone method does find a feasible solution, considers costs, and does not always find a lower-cost solution.

One Difference Between the Stepping-Stone Method Compared to the Northwest-Corner