Answer :
Final answer:
The ideal number of cardiovascular equipment for the fitness facility, based on an average visit of 100 members per hour and the facility being open for 16 hours, and aiming for a comfortable ratio of 10 members per equipment during peak times, would be closest to 25 pieces.
Explanation:
The question is asking us to determine the ideal number of pieces of cardiovascular equipment for a fitness facility based on the average number of members visiting per hour and the total hours the facility is open. Given that the facility is open for 16 hours each day and an average of 100 members visit the facility each hour, we can calculate the average number of users per piece of equipment per hour. To avoid excessive wait times and ensure equipment availability, industry standards suggest a ratio of about 10-12 users per cardio machine during peak times. Considering this standard, if there are 100 members visiting the facility each hour, having 10 members per piece of equipment would result in needing 10 pieces of equipment.
However, to provide better service and reduce wait times, doubling this amount to provide a buffer for peak times and maintenance might be reasonable. Therefore, 20 pieces of cardio equipment would serve about 5 members each. This is not an exact science as usage patterns can vary greatly, but it provides a starting point. As none of the options given (25, 50, 100, 200) perfectly match this calculation, 25 pieces of equipment is the closest option that ensures members will not need to wait too long during peak hours. Hence, option 1) 25 pieces seems to be the most appropriate choice given the available options.
