Four Products (1, 2, 3, and 4) Must Be Processed

question 96

Multiple Choice

Four products (1, 2, 3, and 4) must be processed on one of four machines (A, B, C, and D) . The times required in minutes for each product on each machine are shown below. If management wishes to assign products to machines so that the total time to complete all the products is minimized, then Product 3 is assigned to

• A) machine A.
• B) machine B.
• C) machine C.
• D) machine D.

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Definitions:

Species Diversity

The variety and abundance of different species within a given area, crucial for ecosystem health and resilience.

Terrestrial Biomes

Large geographic regions defined by the dominant plant life and climate, including forests, deserts, grasslands, and tundra.

Mature Taiga

A biome characterized by dense forests of conifers in the northern regions that have reached a mature ecological stage with complex ecosystems.