Example
Question
Use the first-fit algorithm to sort these items into boxes. Each box can take \(10kg\).
| Item | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J |
| Weight (kg) | \(7\) | \(8\) | \(4\) | \(4\) | \(2\) | \(2\) | \(3\) | \(5\) | \(8\) | \(3\) |
| Item |
|---|
| A |
| B |
| C |
| D |
| E |
| F |
| G |
| H |
| I |
| J |
| Weight (kg) |
|---|
| \(7\) |
| \(8\) |
| \(4\) |
| \(4\) |
| \(2\) |
| \(2\) |
| \(3\) |
| \(5\) |
| \(8\) |
| \(3\) |
These items will need \(6\) boxes.