Questions from Management Science


Q: The owner of the Consolidated Machine Shop has $10,000

The owner of the Consolidated Machine Shop has $10,000 available to purchase a lathe, a press, a grinder, or some combination thereof. The following 0–1 integer linear programming mo...

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Q: A jewelry store makes necklaces and bracelets from gold and platinum.

A jewelry store makes necklaces and bracelets from gold and platinum. The store has 20 ounces of gold and 20 ounces of platinum. Each necklace requires 5 ounces of gold and 2 ounces of platinum, where...

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Q: In the example problem solution for this chapter on page 232,

In the example problem solution for this chapter on page 232, a textbook company was attempting to determine how many sales representatives to assign to each of two new regions. The company has now de...

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Q: Working part-time in a restaurant near his university, Sabastian

Working part-time in a restaurant near his university, Sabastian expects to earn €2,000 during his three-month summer vacation. He plans to invest his hard-earned money in the availab...

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Q: Mazy’s Department Store has decided to stay open for business on a

Mazy’s Department Store has decided to stay open for business on a 24-hour basis. The store manager has divided the 24-hour day into six 4-hour periods and has determined the followi...

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Q: The athletic boosters club for Beaconville has planned a 2-day

The athletic boosters club for Beaconville has planned a 2-day fund-raising drive to purchase uniforms for all the local high schools and to improve facilities. Donations will be solicited during the...

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Q: The Metropolitan Arts Council (MAC) wants to advertise its upcoming

The Metropolitan Arts Council (MAC) wants to advertise its upcoming season of plays, concerts, and ballets. A television commercial that costs $25,000 will supposedly reach 53,000 potential arts custo...

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Q: Juan Hernandez, a Cuban athlete who visits the United States and

Juan Hernandez, a Cuban athlete who visits the United States and Europe frequently, is allowed to return with a limited number of consumer items not generally available in Cuba. The items, which are c...

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Q: Draper, where Tech is located, does not have a commercial

Draper, where Tech is located, does not have a commercial airport; instead residents who are flying on an airline must travel to the airport in Roanoke 40 miles away. The town council is considering a...

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Q: A political party wants to campaign for the forthcoming elections. The

A political party wants to campaign for the forthcoming elections. The party has planned to allocate party volunteers to the four constituencies the party plans to contest in. Each volunteer visits hi...

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