A talent show producer needs to fit 17 acts of varying lengths into three segments. The segments should be as short as possible and are to be separated by intermissions. How many acts will be placed in each segment?
A) Either five or six per segment
B) At least five per segment
C) No more than six per segment
D) The answer will vary, depending on the lengths of the acts

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The distribution of acts into segments depends on the varying lengths of the acts, so the number of acts per segment can vary to ensure the segments are as short as possible.

A Talent Show Producer Needs to Fit 17 Acts of Varying