food distribution company ships fresh spinach, writing homework help

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  1. Table for Problem 5-18
    Markets
    Packing PlantsAtlantaBostonCharlestownDoverSupply
    Eaglestown$6.00$7.00$7.50$7.508,000
    Farrier$5.50$5.50$4.00$7.0010,000
    Guyton$6.00$5.00$6.50$7.005,000
    Hayesville$7.00$7.50$8.50$6.509,000
    Demand8,0009,00010,0005,000
  2. 5-18A food distribution company ships fresh spinach from its four packing plants to large East-coast cities. The shipping costs per crate, the supply and demand are shown in the table at the bottom of this page.
    1. Formulate a model that will permit the company to meet its demand at the lowest possible cost.
    2. The company wishes to spread out the source for each of its markets to the maximum extent possible. To accomplish this, it will accept a 5% increase in its total transportation cost from part (a). What is the new transportation plan, and what is the new cost?

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