Table 111
Gable Express Co Each Worker Is Required to Work Five Days Per Week

question 129

Multiple Choice

Table 11.1
Gable Express Co. provides delivery service seven days a week.
The daily requirements (in workers) are estimated as follows:
$$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | c | c | c | c | c | } \hline \text { Day } & \mathrm { M } & \mathrm { T } & \mathrm { W } & \mathrm { TH } & \mathrm { F } & \mathrm { S } & \mathrm { SU } \\\hline \text { Requirement } & 8 & 4 & 5 & 3 & 7 & 3 & 3 \\\hline\end{array}$$
Each worker is required to work five days per week,
and each must have two consecutive days off.
-Use the information in Table 11.1.How much total slack will be generated from the schedule?

• A) less than 6 days
• B) 6 days
• C) 7 days
• D) greater than 7 days

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Definitions:

Service Company

A business that provides intangible products or services to consumers, rather than physical goods.

FOB Destination

A shipping term where the seller is responsible for the transportation costs and risks until the goods reach the buyer's specified location.

Freight Costs

Expenses associated with transporting goods from one place to another, which may include shipping, handling, and insurance fees.

Seller

An individual or entity that offers goods or services for sale to consumers or other businesses.