What Is the Minimum Number of Machines Required to Perform

question 85

Multiple Choice

What is the minimum number of machines required to perform eight independent tasks in 12 minutes with a total task time of 48 minutes?

• A) 4
• B) 5
• C) 6
• D) 8

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Definitions:

Parabola

A symmetrical open plane curve formed by the intersection of a cone with a plane parallel to its side; its general equation is \(y = ax^2 + bx + c\).

Focus

A point used in the definition of a curve or shape, such as an ellipse or parabola, that helps determine its form.

Ellipse

A curve on a plane surrounding two focal points such that the sum of the distances to the two focal points is constant for every point on the curve.

Vertices

Vertices are the plural of vertex, referring to the corner points where two or more lines, edges, or rays meet in geometric shapes.