Table 11.9
Sagebrush Company has four warehouses (A,B,C,and D)that require monthly shipments of 250,200,300,and 200 units per month,respectively.Its three plants (1,2,and 3)have monthly capacities of 300,400,and 250,respectively.Plant capacities,warehouse needs and shipping costs (in $)are shown in the following initial transportation method tableau.For example,the shipping cost from Plant 1 to Warehouse A is $17 per unit.
-Use the information in Table 11.9.Which of these statements regarding the problem is correct?

Question

Table 11.9
Sagebrush Company has four warehouses (A,B,C,and D)that require monthly shipments of 250,200,300,and 200 units per month,respectively.Its three plants (1,2,and 3)have monthly capacities of 300,400,and 250,respectively.Plant capacities,warehouse needs and shipping costs (in $)are shown in the following initial transportation method tableau.For example,the shipping cost from Plant 1 to Warehouse A is $17 per unit. 
-Use the information in Table 11.9.Which of these statements regarding the problem is correct?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The simplex method can be used to solve this problem because there are more warehouses than plants.

Table 11.9 Sagebrush Company Has Four Warehouses (A,B,C,and D)that Require Monthly Shipments