Total Demand = 5 + 8 + 7 + 14 = 34
Total Supply = 7 + 9 + 18 = 34
Since they are equal, problem is balanced.
The minimum total transportation cost is = (7 × 10) + (2 × 70) + (7 × 40) + (3 × 40) + (8 × 8) + (7 × 20)
= 70 + 140 + 280 + 120 + 64 + 140
= Rs. 814
