2. A constraint which represents a target value for a problem is called a a. fuzzy constraint. b. vague constraint. c. preference constraint d. soft constraint

You are the manager of the packaging department in a cookie factory. (obviously, the packaging employees cannot eat the cookies that are transferred in during the period.) after your employees insert cookies into colorful packages (step 1) for display on store shelves, the packages of cookies are then boxed using cardboard cartons (step 2) for shipment to stores. each unit of product is represented by a carton of packaged cookies. the packaging department began the period with 1,000 units of cookies. during the period, 5,000 units of cookies were transferred in from the baking department and 5,500 units of cookies were transferred out to the finished goods department. the number of units of cookies in the ending inventory of the packaging department equals:

The phenomenal sales of epic works of fiction such as lord of the rings by j. r.r. tolkien center on magic as a real force in society. in tolkien’s work, the object of interest is a ring that gives the wearer great power. what kind of magic is tolkien using in his fiction in regard to this particular object?

During winter, red foxes hunt small rodents by jumping into thick snow cover. researchers report that a hunting trip lasts on average 19 minutes and involves on average 7 jumps. they also reported that, surprisingly, 79% of all successful jumps are made in the northeast direction. three variables are mentioned in this report. the third variable mentioned is