A one-day vaccination clinic has forecast the number of workers needed according to the table shown below.  Workers can work either an 8-hour, 10-hour, or 12-hour shift.  The respective costs per worker are $150, $180, and $210.  Determine the least cost schedule.  In each case, a worker can start at the beginning of any 2-hour period that allows them to work the next 8, 10, or 12 hours, respectively.   Time Period Workers Needed 8-10 13 10-12 16 12-2 18 2-4 20 4-6 19 6-8 9

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A one-day vaccination clinic has forecast the number of workers needed according to the table shown below.  Workers can work either an 8-hour, 10-hour, or 12-hour shift.  The respective costs per worker are $150, $180, and $210.  Determine the least cost schedule.  In each case, a worker can start at the beginning of any 2-hour period that allows them to work the next 8, 10, or 12 hours, respectively.  

Time Period

Workers Needed

8-10

13

10-12

16

12-2

18

2-4

20

4-6

19

6-8

9

 

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