Multiple Choice
The main difference between the intuitive lowest-cost method and the northwest-corner rule is that:
A) the intuitive lowest-cost method always generates a better solution.
B) the northwest-corner rule is faster.
C) the northwest-corner rule ignores cost.
D) only the intuitive lowest-cost method generates an optimal solution.
E) None of these is accurate.
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