Consider the transportation problem and its optimal solution in the tables below. The cell Source 3 - Destination 3 is currently empty. What would be the change in the total shipping cost if the largest possible amount were shipped using that route, leaving all the supply and demand conditions unchanged?
A) 0
B) fifty units
C) a decrease of $9
D) an increase of $450
E) an increase of $630

Question

Consider the transportation problem and its optimal solution in the tables below. The cell Source 3 - Destination 3 is currently empty. What would be the change in the total shipping cost if the largest possible amount were shipped using that route, leaving all the supply and demand conditions unchanged? 
A) 0 
B) fifty units 
C) a decrease of $9 
D) an increase of $450 
E) an increase of $630

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The cost for shipping 50 units from Source 3 to Destination 3 is $9. Therefore, if this route is utilized, the total shipping cost would increase by $450.

Consider the Transportation Problem and Its Optimal Solution in the Tables