Question

Which of the following are the methods for finding an Initial feasible solution for a Transportation problem? A. Stepping Stone Method
B. Vogel's Approximation Method
C. The North West Corner Rule
D. Lowest Cost Entry Method
E. Modified Distribution (MODI) Method

• A. A, D and E only
• B. C, A and E only
• C. B and D only
• D. B, C and D only

Hint:

Logic Tip: NWCR, Least Cost, and VAM find initial solutions; MODI and Stepping Stone improve them toward optimality.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1:
Initial feasible solution methods are used to obtain the first basic feasible solution of a transportation problem.

Step 2:
The commonly used methods are:
• North West Corner Rule
• Lowest Cost Entry Method
• Vogel's Approximation Method (VAM)

Step 3:

• Stepping Stone Method
• MODI Method These are used for testing optimality, not for obtaining initial feasible solution.

Step 4:
Therefore, correct methods are: \[ B,\; C,\; D \] Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{(4) B, C and D only}} \]