A Methods and Measurement Analyst Wants to Develop a Time

question 78

Multiple Choice

A Methods and Measurement Analyst wants to develop a time standard for a certain task.In a preliminary study,he observed one employee perform the task six times with an average of 20 seconds and a standard deviation of 2 seconds. What is the normal time (NT) for this task if the employee worked at a twenty percent faster pace than is average?

• A)4 seconds
• B)16.7 seconds
• C)20 seconds
• D)24 seconds
• E)100 seconds

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Average Grade

The middle value of grades assigned in academic performance, calculated by averaging the grades of all subjects or courses taken.

Test Average

The mean score obtained by an individual or group on a series of examinations or tests.

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The variable cost per unit of output.

Average Variable Cost

The variable costs associated with production, when divided by the number of units produced, indicate the cost per unit.