There Are Four Resources and Four Jobs to Be Done

question 91

Multiple Choice

There are four resources and four jobs to be done. Assume there must be one-to-one matching between jobs and resources. The time required for each resource to do each job is as follows: $$\begin{array} { c c c c c | } \hline &{ \text { Job (Hours) } } \\\text { Resource } & \text { A } & \text { B } & \text { C } & \text { D } \\1 & 5 & 8 & 7 & 7 \\2 & 4 & 9 & 5 & 9 \\3 & 6 & 9 & 8 & 7 \\4 & 7 & 6 & 6 & 9\end{array}$$
After the row and column reductions, what is the minimum number of lines needed to cover all of the zeroes?

• A) 0 lines
• B) 1 line
• C) 2 lines
• D) 3 lines
• E) 4 lines

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Definitions:

Sensory Organs

Specialized organs of the body responsible for receiving and processing sensory information, such as eyes, ears, skin, nose, and tongue.

Visual Stimuli

External cues captured by the eye and processed by the brain, influencing perception and behavior.

Delay of Gratification

The ability or decision to postpone immediate satisfaction in order to achieve a future benefit or reward.

Immediate Comforts

Immediate or short-term pleasures or alleviations of discomfort that may not necessarily contribute to long-term well-being.