A Manager Is Applying the Transportation Model of Linear Programming

question 17

Multiple Choice

A manager is applying the transportation model of linear programming to solve an aggregate planning problem. Demand in period 1 is 100 units and in period 2 demand is 150 units. The manager has 125 hours of regular employment available for $10/hour each period. In addition, 50 hours of overtime are available for $15/hour each period. If holding costs are $2 per unit each period, how many hours of regular employment should be used in period 1 (assume demand must be met in both periods 1 and 2 for the lowest possible cost and that production is 1 unit per hour) ?

• A) 100
• B) 125
• C) 150
• D) 50
• E) none of the above

Understand the role of cognitive development stages in language acquisition.

Comprehend the biological basis of language development and the evidence supporting it.

Analyze the influence of theoretical linguists on our understanding of language development.

Understand the variability and universality of language development milestones across cultures.

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