- All of the loads of apples must be carried using the same truck
- Elapsed time is counted from beginning to deliver first load to returning to the orchard after the last load
- Ignore time spent loading and unloading apples, coffee breaks, refueling, etc.
- Which truck will result in the least elapsed time and what percentage faster will
the elapsed time be? - In planning ahead for next year, is there anything the farmer could do to decrease
his delivery time with little or no additional expense? If so, what is it, if not, explain.
Sol for 2: Use two drivers, Use a combination of the small truck and large truck to improve his utilization.
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