A Methods and Measurements Analyst Needs to Develop a Time

question 58

Multiple Choice

A Methods and Measurements Analyst needs to develop a time standard for a certain task.In a preliminary study,he observed one of his employees perform this task five times,with the following results: What is the standard time (ST) for this task if the employee worked at a twenty-five percent faster pace than the average and an allowance of twenty percent of the workday is used?

• A)80 seconds
• B)96 seconds
• C)100 seconds
• D)120 seconds
• E)125 seconds

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Definitions:

Wheat

A cereal grain that is a staple food in many parts of the world, used to make products like bread, pasta, and pastry.

Monopolistically Competitive

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Market Structure

The organization and characteristics of a market, including the number and size of sellers, product differentiation, and ease of entry and exit.

Monopolistic Competition

A market structure in which many firms sell products that are similar but not identical.