Your company is making experimental turbochargers for a new design of high-powered farm tractors. The production schedule for these new components is contained in the table below.
The first turbocharger, a trial unit, took 900 hours to produce. Based on your experience with similar products, the learning factor is 85%. You have 20 employees, and each employee works 160 hours per month. How many hours will be required in each month? In which month(s) will overtime be required to meet the production schedule?
Definitions:
Stomach Ulcers
Sores that develop on the lining of the stomach, upper small intestine, or esophagus, often resulting from Helicobacter pylori infection or the use of NSAIDs.
Helicobacter Pylori
A type of bacteria that infects the stomach lining and is associated with ulcers and some forms of stomach cancer.
Escherichia Coli
A type of bacteria commonly found in the intestines of humans and animals, some strains of which can cause food poisoning.
Basal Metabolic Rate
Rate at which the body uses energy when at rest.
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