Tharp Air Conditioning manufactures room air conditioners at plants in Houston, Phoenix, and Memphis. These are sent

Question:

Tharp Air Conditioning manufactures room air conditioners at plants in Houston, Phoenix, and Memphis. These are sent to regional distributors in Dallas, Atlanta, and Denver. The shipping costs vary, and the company would like to find the least-cost way to meet the demands at each of the centers. Dallas needs to receive 800 air conditioners per month, Atlanta needs 600, and Denver needs 200. Houston has 850 air conditioners available each month. Phoenix has 650, and Memphis has 300. The shipping cost per unit from Houston to Dallas is $8, to Atlanta $12, and to Denver $10. The cost per unit from Phoenix to Dallas is $10, to Atlanta $14, and to Denver $9. The cost per unit from Memphis to Dallas is $1 I, to Atlanta $8, and to Denver $12. How ninny units should owner Devorah Tharp ship from each plant to each regional center? What is the total transportation cost?

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