Use Problem Solving Strategies to Solve the Problem

question 163

Multiple Choice

Use problem solving strategies to solve the problem.
-Steve is older than Donna but younger than Brenda. Kelly is younger than Brandon. What is the first letter in the name of the oldest person?

• A)K
• B)D
• C)B
• D)S

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Definitions:

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Theory of Constraints

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Contribution Margin

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Bottleneck Process

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