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) the Northwest-corner and intuitive method guarantees sub-optimal solutions.

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The stepping-stone method guarantees an optimal solution, unlike the Northwest-corner and intuitive method, which can provide sub-optimal solutions. Option A and B are not correct as the stepping-stone method does find a feasible solution and does not ignore costs. Option C is not always true, as the stepping-stone method may not always find a lower-cost solution.

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