The Goal of Space Allocation Is To

question 10

Multiple Choice

The goal of space allocation is to:

• A) maximize customer access to high-profit items
• B) evenly divide floor space between the five functional areas
• C) make the largest possible amount of space available to hold merchandise and be shopable
• D) allow for the rapid restocking of valuable shelf space in high-turnover merchandise categories
• E) design a store which maximizes back room stock capacity

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Definitions:

Exponentiation

An arithmetical process that uses two numbers, known as the base and the exponent, in which the base is elevated to the power indicated by the exponent.

Multiplication

A mathematical operation that calculates the total of one number added to itself a specified number of times.

Equivalent Fraction

Fractions that, although they have different numerators and denominators, represent the same part of a whole.

Division

A mathematical operation involving the process of dividing one number by another to find how many times the divisor fits into the dividend.