For the problem data set below,what is the northwest corner allocation to the cell Source 1 -Destination 2?
A)0
B)15
C)25
D)45
E)35

Question

For the problem data set below,what is the northwest corner allocation to the cell Source 1 -Destination 2? 
A)0 
B)15 
C)25 
D)45 
E)35

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To find the northwest corner allocation for Source 1 - Destination 2, we start at the top left cell (northwest corner) and allocate as much as possible to each cell until either the supply or demand is exhausted.

The top left cell has a supply of 20 and a demand of 25, so we can allocate the maximum amount possible, which is 15. This leaves a supply of 5 for Source 1 and a demand of 10 for Destination 2.

Therefore, the northwest corner allocation for Source 1 - Destination 2 is 15.

Out of the given choices, the best choice is B because it is the only one that matches the calculation. Choices C, D, and E are all higher than the maximum possible allocation from Source 1 to Destination 2, while Choice A is 0 which is incorrect according to the calculation.

For the Problem Data Set Below,what Is the Northwest Corner