Two announcers are used to read names at the semiannual commencement exercises held at a regional university in America's heartland. All students have their names read then walk briskly to the president who shakes their hand and offers them an empty diploma cover until such time that all financial obligations to the university have been met. The president greets about 900 students in an eight-hour day. The diploma covers come in boxes of 12 and it takes one hour to carry one from the receiving dock to the field house where the ceremony is held. The president likes to keep things moving, so he has requested a 50% safety factor. How many containers are needed?
A)14
B)13
C)12
D)1

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First, calculate the total number of diploma covers needed for 900 students, which is 900 covers. With a 50% safety factor, the total required is 900 * 1.5 = 1350 covers. Since each box contains 12 covers, divide 1350 by 12 to find the number of boxes needed, which is 112.5. Since you can't have half a box, round up to the next whole number, which is 113 boxes needed.

Two Announcers Are Used to Read Names at the Semiannual