Problem $2(25$ points$)$

Consider a layout problem that has $8$ departments with area requirements given in $f{t}^2$ in the table below.

The building is $200$ feet in the $x-$direction and $550$ feet in the $y-$direction.

a$.$ Using the addresses and area requirements of the $8$ departments given above, use BLOCPLAN to

draw the initial block layout, identifying the width and lengths of each department.

b$.$ Propose an improved layout by exchanging at least two departments.