Edexcel D1 2013 Specimen — Question 3

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleD1 (Decision Mathematics 1)
Year2013
SessionSpecimen
TopicCombinations & Selection

3. $$\begin{array} { l l l l l l l } 41 & 28 & 42 & 31 & 36 & 32 & 29 \end{array}$$ The numbers in the list represent the weights, in kilograms, of seven statues. They are to be transported in crates that will each hold a maximum weight of 60 kilograms.
  1. Calculate a lower bound for the number of crates that will be needed to transport the statues.
  2. Use the first-fit bin packing algorithm to allocate the statues to the crates.
  3. Use the full bin algorithm to allocate the statues to the crates.
  4. Explain why it is not possible to transport the statues using fewer crates than the number needed for part (c).