Question: Problem 3 - 4 ( Algo ) Penny s Pies is a small specialty supplier to a national coffee - house chain. Penny s makes

Problem 3-4(Algo)
Pennys Pies is a small specialty supplier to a national coffee-house chain. Pennys makes three types of pies (apple, cherry, and pecan). Pennys operates 250 days per year with a single eight-hour shift. Capacity is controlled by the number of production lines within the bakery (a line consists of mixing equipment, rolling and cutting equipment, an oven, and packaging equipment).
Pie Demand Forecast (pies per year) Processing Time (minutes per pie) Lot Size (number of pies) Setup Time (minutes per setup)
Apple 175,5002.345011.2
Cherry 98,6006.358016.8
Pecan 43,4004.714030.3
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Determine the number of production lines Pennys should have based on the information provided in the above table.
Note: Round up your answer to the next whole number.

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