A Local Movie Theatre Has Budgeted for 50 Six-Hour Concession

question 31

Short Answer

A local movie theatre has budgeted for 50 six-hour concession shifts to be staffed every week. The number of shifts staffed on a single day of the week is apportioned based on the total number of moviegoers who visit the theatre during the day. The following table shows the average daily number of moviegoers over a two month period.

What is the standard divisor for this apportionment problem?

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