Reconsider the Heavy Duty Co. problem that was presented as Example 2 in Section 12.1. For each
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a. The option of not replacing a motor until a breakdown occurs.
b. The option of scheduling the replacement of a motor after four days (but replacing it sooner if a breakdown occurs).
c. The option of scheduling the replacement of a motor after five days (but replacing it sooner if a breakdown occurs).
d. An analytical result of $2,000 per day is available for the expected cost per day if a motor is replaced every three days. Comparing this option and the above three, which one appears to minimize the expected cost per day?
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Introduction to Management Science A Modeling and Cases Studies Approach with Spreadsheets
ISBN: 978-0078024061
5th edition
Authors: Frederick S. Hillier, Mark S. Hillier
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