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odel
2: H
aving
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D
inner
P
arty
Task
Time Required (hrs) Pre-Requisites
Choose music and set up sound system (M)
0.7
Put up chairs and tables (CT)
0.75
Put cloth cover and napkins on tables (NT)
0.25
CT
Make centerpieces and nametags for tables (CN)
1.1
Unpack fine dishes, glasses, and utensils (UD)
0.6
Arrange settings on tables (AS)
0.9
NT, UD
Place table decorations (TD)
0.35
CN, AS
Set up a bar (B)
0.4
TC
C
ritical Thinking Questions
Developing your understanding
1. What type of mathematical object is most appropriate for this problem? Describe the environment in
which you will embed the object.
2. What mathematical knowledge is required for solving this problem?
3. What is the effect of omitting the characteristics you deem insignificant?
9.2 Constructing a Mathematical Model