A transportation problem with a total supply of 500 and a total demand of 400 will have an optimal solution that leaves 100 units of demand unmet.

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The transportation problem with total supply of 500 and total demand of 400 can have multiple optimal solutions, and it is not necessary that any demand is left unmet. It depends on the specific values of the transportation costs and the supply and demand at each origin and destination.

A Transportation Problem with a Total Supply of 500 and a Total