Question 1: Question Model (Minimization Problem)A company wants to assign four machines (M1, M2,…

➤ How do I obtain an initial feasible solution using the North‑West Corner Method?
Start at the top-left cell (W1–R1). Allocate the minimum of current supply and demand, subtract that allocation, then move right if demand is fulfilled or down if supply is exhausted. Continue cell by cell until all supply and demand are allocated. Balance supply and demand first, adding a dummy if needed.