Questions from Management Science


Q: In problem 20, the production process for making pizzas that Benny’s

In problem 20, the production process for making pizzas that Benny’s Big Slice Pizza uses is very labor intensive. Benny is considering a more automated process design that requires the purchase of ad...

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Q: Suppose that in Problem 47, it turns out that twice as

Suppose that in Problem 47, it turns out that twice as many guests prefer wine as beer. Will the Robinsons have enough wine with the amount they ordered in the Problem 47 solution? How much waste will...

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Q: Xara Stores in the United States imports the designer-inspired clothes

Xara Stores in the United States imports the designer-inspired clothes it sells from suppliers in China and Brazil. Xara estimates that it will have 45 orders in a year, and it must arrange to transpo...

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Q: In Problem 49, the Chinese shipper would like to gain more

In Problem 49, the Chinese shipper would like to gain more shipping orders from Xara because it’s a prestigious company and would enhance the shipper’s reputation. It has therefore made the following...

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Q: Janet Lopez is establishing an investment portfolio that will include stock and

Janet Lopez is establishing an investment portfolio that will include stock and bond funds. She has $720,000 to invest, and she does not want the portfolio to include more than 65% stocks. The average...

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Q: Professor Smith teaches two sections of business statistics, which combined will

Professor Smith teaches two sections of business statistics, which combined will result in 120 final exams to be graded. Professor Smith has two graduate assistants, Brad and Sarah, who will grade the...

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Q: In Problem 52, if Professor Smith could hire Brad or Sarah

In Problem 52, if Professor Smith could hire Brad or Sarah to work 1 additional hour, which should she choose? What would be the effect of hiring the selected graduate assistant for 1 additional hour?...

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Q: Starbright Coffee Shop at the Galleria Mall serves two coffee blends it

Starbright Coffee Shop at the Galleria Mall serves two coffee blends it brews on a daily basis, Pomona and Coastal. Each is a blend of three high-quality coffees from Colombia, Kenya, and Indonesia. T...

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Q: In Problem 54: a. If Starbright Coffee Shop could

In Problem 54: a. If Starbright Coffee Shop could get 1 more pound of coffee, which one should it be? What would be the effect on sales of getting 1 more pound of this coffee? Would it benefit the sho...

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Q: The Beta Upsilon Sigma honorary business fraternity at Tech wants to open

The Beta Upsilon Sigma honorary business fraternity at Tech wants to open a food booth at the football stadium for the upcoming season as a project to raise money to tutor students in management scien...

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