Create a word problem with a solution that includes the following information. Made up information made be added and/or changed to the original information but not dramatically.
Information Given:
1. There are ONLY 24 truck drivers available that work 8-10 hours a day.
2. They are paid $22 and hour
3. There are two types of delivery trucks; The Small truck can deliver 500 cases of bottled drinks, while the Big truck can deliver 1200 cases.
4. The small truck can hold 15 gallons of gasoline which costs $90 to fuel up to full. The big truck can hold 20 gallons of gasoline which costs $110 to fuel up to full.
5. The truck drivers must deliver the bottled drinks to 15-20 stores on average.
6. Each store delivery takes about 30 minutes to drive to the location, unload, and deliver the bottled drinks.
7. If you choose the big truck to deliver your cases, it will require 2 delivery drivers.
OBJECTIVE: Minimize operating costs while being the most efficient.