Problem 47618. Create initial basic feasible solution for transportation problems - North-West Corner Method

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Select the north-west corner of the matrix and assign as many units as possible (min(50,20))

In this case total transportation cost is = 20*5 + 30*1 + 5*2 + 35*4 + 5*1 + 85*6 = 795

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You should return assignment matrix and total cost

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