In an Assignment Method Problem, If It Takes Abe 3

question 1

Multiple Choice

In an assignment method problem, if it takes Abe 3 hours to build a birdhouse and 4 hours for a doghouse, while Betty takes 4 hours for a birdhouse and 3 hours for a doghouse, what is the reduced cost (in hours) of assigning Abe to build the doghouse?

• A) 0 hours
• B) 1 hour
• C) 2 hours
• D) 3 hours
• E) 4 hours

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