A transportation problem has two origins: A can supply 20 units and B can supply 30 units.This problem has two destinations: C requires 25 units and D requires 35 units.Which of the following is true?
A)The problem will require a dummy demand with a capacity of 10 units.
B)The problem is unbalanced and cannot be solved by the transportation method.
C)The problem will require a dummy supply with a capacity of 10 units.
D)Destinations C and D must each receive 5 units less than they require.
E)None of the above is true.

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The total supply is 50 units (20 from A and 30 from B), while the total demand is 60 units (25 for C and 35 for D). To balance the problem, a dummy supply with a capacity of 10 units is needed.

A Transportation Problem Has Two Origins: a Can Supply 20