Naturally,the professor will purchase the optimal number of boxes.(He's had a course or two in supply chain management and knows this model well. ) If each of his friends purchases only one box,how many friends will he turn away because he runs out of boxes of souvenirs?

A) 5
B) 3
C) 2
D) 1

Optimal Number

Describes the best or most efficient amount or level of something (e.g., inventory, employees) for achieving a specific goal or maximizing performance.

Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Management is the coordinated management of the processes and functions involved in producing and delivering goods or services from suppliers to customers.

Souvenirs

Items purchased or collected as reminders of a particular place, event, or experience, often associated with tourism.