Question: In the bus scheduling example ( Example 2 . 4 - 5 ) , suppose that the number of buses needed during different time slots

In the bus scheduling example (Example 2.4-5), suppose that the number of buses needed during different time slots has changed to the following:
12-4 am
6
4-8 am
10
8 am-12 pm
12
12-4 pm
9
4-8 pm
15
8 pm-12 am
7
The city has 3 alternatives,
Use six 8-hours shifts only (just like the example), each driver is paid $80 per shift.
Use six 12-hours shifts only, each driver is paid $140 per shift (including the extra hours at 150% of the regular hourly pay).
Use a combination of 8- and 12-hour shifts. Each driver is paid $80 per 8-hour shift, or $140 per 12-hour shift.
How much salaries will be paid (in minimum) for alternative #3 per day?

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