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John Taylor's construction company currently has three projects under way in various counties of Iowa. Each requires a specific supply of gravel. Three gravel pits are available in Iowa to provide for Smith's needs, but shipping costs differ from location to location. The table below summarizes the problem Smith faces. Determine the optimal shipping assignment so as to minimize total cost.

FromTo - Job 1 - Job 2 - Job 3 | Tonnage Allowance

Dubuque pit - $6 - $8 - $10 | 150
Davenport pit - $7 - $11 - $11 | 175
Des Moines pit - $4 - $5 - $12 | 275
Job requirements:
(in tons) - 200 - 100 - 300 | 600

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John Taylor's construction company currently has three projects under way in various counties of Iowa. Each requires a specific supply of gravel. Three gravel pits are available in Iowa to provide for Smith's needs, but shipping costs differ from location to location. The table below summarizes the problem Smith faces. Determine the optimal shipping assignment so as to minimize total cost.

FromTo - Job 1 - Job 2 - Job 3 | Tonnage Allowance

Dubuque pit - $6 - $8 - $10 | 150
Davenport pit - $7 - $11 - $11 | 175
Des Moines pit - ...

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