The First Unit of a Product Took 80 Work Days

question 108

Multiple Choice

The first unit of a product took 80 work days. The learning curve is estimated to be 90%. The time for the fourth unit will be about ________ work days and the time for the first four units will be about ________ work days. (Use Table E.3 in the text.)

• A) 51; 250
• B) 250; 51
• C) 65; 285
• D) 51; cannot be determined
• E) 65; cannot be determined

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