Use the table below to answer the following questions) using the standard Solver.
Coppell Services contracts with outsourcing partners to handle various customer service functions. Based on a study of call volumes provided by one of the firm's partners, the minimum number of staff needed for each hour of the day is as follows: $$\begin{array} { | l | l| }
\hline \text { Hour } & \text { Minimum Staff Required } \
\hline 8 - 9 & 6 \
\hline 9 - 10 & 10 \
\hline 10 - 11 & 12 \
\hline 11 - \text { noon } & 10 \
\hline noon - 1 & 8 \
\hline 1 - 2 & 16 \
\hline 2 - 3 & 15 \
\hline 3 - 4 & 20 \
\hline 4 - 5 & 15 \
\hline
\end{array}$$ Mr. Coppell hires 6 permanent employees and wants to staff the remaining requirements using part-time employees who work 4-hour shifts four consecutive hours starting as early as 8 A.M. or as late as 1 P.M.).
-What is the minimum number of total part-time employees needed across all the 4-hour shifts to ensure meeting the staffing requirements?
A) 16
B) 28
C) 24
D) 20

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Use the table below to answer the following questions) using the standard Solver.
Coppell Services contracts with outsourcing partners to handle various customer service functions. Based on a study of call volumes provided by one of the firm's partners, the minimum number of staff needed for each hour of the day is as follows: $$\begin{array} { | l | l| } 
\hline \text { Hour } & \text { Minimum Staff Required } \
\hline 8 - 9 & 6 \
\hline 9 - 10 & 10 \
\hline 10 - 11 & 12 \
\hline 11 - \text { noon } & 10 \
\hline noon - 1 & 8 \
\hline 1 - 2 & 16 \
\hline 2 - 3 & 15 \
\hline 3 - 4 & 20 \
\hline 4 - 5 & 15 \
\hline
\end{array}$$ Mr. Coppell hires 6 permanent employees and wants to staff the remaining requirements using part-time employees who work 4-hour shifts four consecutive hours starting as early as 8 A.M. or as late as 1 P.M.).
-What is the minimum number of total part-time employees needed across all the 4-hour shifts to ensure meeting the staffing requirements?
A) 16
B) 28
C) 24
D) 20

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To solve this, we need to calculate the minimum number of part-time employees needed for each 4-hour shift, considering the 6 permanent employees already working. The shifts are 8-12, 9-1, 10-2, 11-3, and 12-4, and 1-5. Subtracting the 6 permanent employees from the minimum staff required gives us the part-time staff needed for each hour. The maximum number of part-time staff required in any of these shifts will give us the answer. The 3-4 PM slot requires 14 part-time employees (20 required - 6 permanent), which is the highest demand across all shifts. Therefore, considering the need to cover all hours adequately, the minimum total number of part-time employees needed is 20.

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