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Cara Ryder manages a ski school in a large resort and is trying to develop a
- Determine how many instructors Ryder needs to employ. Give preference to Saturday and Sunday off. (Hint: Look for the group of 3 days with the lowest requirements.)
- Specify the work schedule for each employee. How much slack does your schedule generate for each day?
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