Alternative Solutions 3/17

What does it mean to find an alternative solution to a problem?

• To try the same solution repeatedly, even if it doesn’t work.

• To come up with a different way to solve a problem.

• To ignore the problem and hope it fixes itself over time.

• To choose the most difficult solution, even if there is an easier way.

Which of the following best explains why using data is important when finding a solution to a problem?

• It helps people make decisions based on facts rather than guesses.

• It allows people to ignore the problem and hope it fixes itself.

• It makes every solution perfect without needing any changes.

• It guarantees that everyone will agree with the chosen solution.

A company notices that customer complaints about slow shipping have increased by 40% over the past six months. Based on this data, what could be a possible solution?

• Stop taking new orders until the complaints decrease.

• Offer customers a discount if they agree to wait longer for shipping.

• Hire more delivery drivers to speed up the shipping process.

• Ignore the complaints and continue with the same shipping process.

A school cafeteria notices that students throw away 55% of the vegetables served at lunch. The cafeteria wants to use this data to find a solution that reduces food waste but still provides healthy food options. Which of the following could be alternative solutions to this problem? Select TWO correct answers.

• Make the lunch lines longer so students have less time to eat.

• Stop serving vegetables altogether.

• Ignore the problem and continue serving the same meals.

• Survey students to find out which vegetables they prefer.

• Offer dips or different seasonings with the vegetables.

Hillside Community Center noticed that fewer people are attending evening fitness classes. Their data shows that morning classes have 25 participants, while evening classes have only 5. A survey found that people prefer evening classes but think 8:00 PM is too late. Generate a possible solution to this problem.

• Change evening class time to 6:00 PM

• Offer free snacks during evening classes

• Increase the number of morning classes

• Cancel evening classes