3.A grain mill has two main locations. One in lowa and one in Illinois. Those two locationsship products to three intermediary locations in Kansas City, Omaha, and Iowa City.Those three locations ship to Chicago, St. Louis, and Louisville.The cost of shipping per ton from each location is as follows:Kansas City$16IowaIllinois$15ChicagoKansas City$6Omaha$7Iowa City$4Omaha$10Iowa City$12$14$17St LouisLouisville$8$10$11$11$5$12Iowa and Illinois both have a capacity of 300 tons.Chicago has a demand for 200 tons.St Louis has a demand for 100 tons.Louisville has a demand for 300 tons.Determine the Total minimum cost.Determine the amount of product going to each destination.

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