Use the Scenario Given Below to Answer the Following Question

question 87

Multiple Choice

Use the scenario given below to answer the following question.
Consider the flow process map given below.Assume that orders enter the system with a time between arrivals that is exponentially distributed with a mean of 0.8 minutes.The processing time at work station 1 is exponential with a mean of 0.50 minutes,and at work station 2,it is exponential with a mean of 1 minute.The queue for work station 1 has a capacity of 6,while the queue for work station 2 has a capacity of 4.
Run the simulations for 30 replications of a 24-hour.
-The fraction time working for work station 1 is ________.

• A)0.00 minutes
• B)0.97 minutes
• C)0.42 minutes
• D)0.49 minutes

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Definitions:

Manufacturing Overhead

Costs associated with the production process that are not directly tied to the product, including factory rent, utilities, and equipment depreciation.

Direct Labor-Hours

A measure of the total hours worked directly on the production of goods or services by employees.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

The predetermined overhead rate is a rate that is calculated before a period begins, used to allocate estimated overhead costs to cost objects based on a chosen activity base.

Machine-Hours

A measure of the amount of time a machine is operated, typically used in manufacturing to determine production costs or capacity.