Problem Solving & Decision Making Flashcards
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A factory produces 240 units in 6 hours. At the same rate, how many units does it produce in a full 8-hour shift?
Answer: 320
240 ÷ 6 = 40 units/hour, and 40 × 8 = 320 units.
Which number logically completes the sequence: 2, 6, 18, 54, ___?
Answer: 162
Each term is multiplied by 3, so 54 × 3 = 162.
A manager must choose a vendor. Vendor A costs $500 with a 2-day delay; Vendor B costs $650 with same-day delivery. If a 2-day delay costs the company $200, which choice minimizes total cost?
Answer: Vendor B ($650 effective cost)
Vendor A's effective cost is $500 + $200 = $700, making Vendor B at $650 cheaper.
If all Bloops are Razzies, and all Razzies are Lazzies, which statement must be true?
Answer: All Bloops are Lazzies
Since Bloops are Razzies and Razzies are Lazzies, all Bloops must be Lazzies.
A project can be done in 3 sequential steps taking 4, 6, and 5 days, or split so two steps run in parallel. What is the minimum time if steps 1 and 2 run at the same time and step 3 follows?
Answer: 11 days
Parallel steps 1 and 2 take max(4,6)=6 days, plus step 3's 5 days equals 11 days.
A store discounts a $80 item by 25%, then adds 10% sales tax. What is the final price?
Answer: $66
$80 × 0.75 = $60, then $60 × 1.10 = $66.
Which approach best reduces the risk of a wrong decision when data is incomplete?
Answer: Gather a few key additional facts before choosing
Gathering key missing facts improves decision accuracy without excessive delay.