The following table shows capacity requirements data for making table tops. Which of the following is TRUE?
A)Overtime is needed in day 1.
B)Capacity exactly meets demand in day 5.
C)All of the excess demand in days 4 and 5 can be shifted to day 3.
D)New machines are needed.

Question

The following table shows capacity requirements data for making table tops.  Which of the following is TRUE?
A)Overtime is needed in day 1. 
B)Capacity exactly meets demand in day 5. 
C)All of the excess demand in days 4 and 5 can be shifted to day 3. 
D)New machines are needed.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Looking at the table, we can see that there is excess demand in days 4 and 5. However, the total demand for those two days (30 and 40, respectively) can be shifted to day 3 since the required capacity for day 3 (80) is greater than the demand for that day (70). Therefore, choice C is true. There is no indication that overtime is needed or that new machines are needed. Capacity exactly meeting demand in day 5 is also not true since there is excess demand for that day.

The Following Table Shows Capacity Requirements Data for Making Table