You need 2,400 linear feet of pipe delivered in equal quantities over 6 weeks. Your primary supplier can deliver 300 linear feet per week. How much additional supply capacity do you need per week?
Correct Answer
B) 100 linear feet
Weekly requirement: 2,400 ÷ 6 = 400 linear feet per week. Primary supplier provides 300 linear feet per week. Additional capacity needed: 400 - 300 = 100 linear feet per week.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
This is a straightforward supply chain capacity problem that requires calculating weekly demand and comparing it to existing supply capacity. First, we determine the weekly requirement by dividing total pipe needed (2,400 linear feet) by the delivery period (6 weeks), which equals 400 linear feet per week. Then we subtract the primary supplier's capacity (300 linear feet per week) from the weekly requirement to find the shortfall. The additional capacity needed is 400 - 300 = 100 linear feet per week.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option C: 150 linear feet
50 linear feet is too low and represents only half of the actual shortfall needed to meet weekly requirements.
Option D: 200 linear feet
200 linear feet is significantly more than required and would result in receiving 500 linear feet per week instead of the needed 400.
Memory Technique
Remember 'DCS' - Demand minus Current supply equals Shortfall. Always calculate what you need first, then subtract what you have.
Reference Hint
Project Management chapter covering resource planning and supply chain management, or Construction Scheduling sections dealing with material delivery coordination.
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