Permit requests usually require 4-5 weeks for review and approval, but due to regulatory practices and board review processes, a denial may take 6-8 weeks to justify and finalize. 27 requests came in throughout the current year. If the ratio of approvals to denials is 8:1, what would be the minimum number of weeks needed to process all denials? a. 8 weeks b. 18 weeks c. 20 weeks d. 24 weeks