Figure K.1 The Information Systems and Operations Management Department of a Small

question 21

Multiple Choice

Figure K.1
The information systems and operations management department of a small college is now designing its layout for newly built office space.An overhead view of the available office space reveals the following (note: assume all locations are measured from center point to center point) :
-Use the information in Figure K.1.What is the rectilinear distance between offices B and D?

• A)greater than 65 feet
• B)greater than 45 but less than or equal to 65 feet
• C)greater than 25 but less than or equal to 45 feet
• D)less than or equal to 25 feet

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