Table 15.4
Gable Express Co.provides delivery service seven days a week.The daily requirements (in workers)are estimated as follows:
Each worker is required to work five days per week,and each must have two consecutive days off.
-Use the information in Table 15.4.What is the minimum number of workers required if preference is given to the pair S-SU in case of a tie in the selection of off days?
A)fewer than eight workers
B)eight workers
C)nine workers
D)greater than nine workers

Question

Table 15.4
Gable Express Co.provides delivery service seven days a week.The daily requirements (in workers)are estimated as follows:
  Each worker is required to work five days per week,and each must have two consecutive days off.
-Use the information in Table 15.4.What is the minimum number of workers required if preference is given to the pair S-SU in case of a tie in the selection of off days?
A)fewer than eight workers 
B)eight workers 
C)nine workers 
D)greater than nine workers

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The pair S-SU has the highest number of off days (4). If preference is given to this pair, then at least 4 workers must be assigned to these off days. The remaining 4 workers can be assigned to the other off days. Therefore, the minimum number of workers required is 8.

Table 15.4 Gable Express Co.provides Delivery Service Seven Days a Week.The Daily