Questions from Management Science

Q: Change the capital budgeting model so that 80% of each cost

Change the capital budgeting model so that 80% of each cost in row 5 is incurred right now, at the beginning of year 1, and the other 20% is incurred a year from now, at the beginning of year 2. You c...

Q: Based on Zangwill (1992). Murray Manufacturing runs a day shift

Based on Zangwill (1992). Murray Manufacturing runs a day shift and a night shift. Regardless of the number of units produced, the only production cost during a shift is a setup cost. It costs $8000 t...

Q: You are thinking of starting Peaco, which will produce Peakbabies,

You are thinking of starting Peaco, which will produce Peakbabies, a product that competeswith Ty’s Beanie Babies. In year 0 (right now), you will incur costs of $4 million to build a plant. In year 1...

Q: Based on Fitzsimmons and Allen (1983). The State of Texas

Based on Fitzsimmons and Allen (1983). The State of Texas frequently audits companies doing business in Texas. Because these companies often have headquarters located outside the state, auditors must...

Q: Suppose you own 15 bronze coins worth a total of $150

Suppose you own 15 bronze coins worth a total of $150, 12 silver coins worth a total of $160, and 8 gold coins worth a total of $170. Develop a linear integer model to find a combination of coins wort...

Q: Cousin Bruzie of radio station WABC schedules radio commercials in 60-

Cousin Bruzie of radio station WABC schedules radio commercials in 60-second blocks. This hour, the station has sold time for commercials of 15, 16, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50 seconds. Determine the m...

Q: Based on Bean et al. (1988). Simon’s Mall has

Based on Bean et al. (1988). Simon’s Mall has 9000 square feet of space to rent and wants to determine the types of stores that should occupy the mall. The minimum number and maximum number of each ty...

Q: Indiana University’s Business School has two rooms that seat 50 students,

Indiana University’s Business School has two rooms that seat 50 students, one room that seats 100 students, and one room that seats 150 students. Classes are held five hours a day. At present, the fou...

Q: Based on Efroymson and Ray (1966). Stonecutters is a new

Based on Efroymson and Ray (1966). Stonecutters is a new bakery chain that sells bread to customers throughout the state of Indiana. Stonecutters is considering building bakeries in three locations: E...

Q: On Monday morning, you have $5000 in cash on hand

On Monday morning, you have $5000 in cash on hand. For the next seven days, the following cash requirements must be met: Monday, $5000; Tuesday, $6000; Wednesday, $9000; Thursday, $2000; Friday, $7000...