Which of the following methods involves first allocating shipping units to the northwest (top left-hand)corner of the transportation matrix and then proceeding systematically by making allocations of shipping units to cells along either a row or column until the bottom right-hand corner of the matrix is reached?
A)matrix least cost method
B)matrix maximum profit method
C)northwest corner rule
D)stepping stone method

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The method described is the northwest corner rule, where allocation starts at the top left corner and moves systematically along rows and columns until the bottom right corner is reached. The other methods listed (matrix least cost, matrix maximum profit, and stepping stone) all involve more complex calculations and are not described by this method.

Which of the Following Methods Involves First Allocating Shipping Units