Which One of the Following Statements About Learning Curves Is

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements about learning curves is FALSE?

• A)The direct labor for the n+1st unit will always be less than the direct labor required for the nth unit.
• B)The reduction in time will follow an exponential curve.
• C)A benefit of learning curves is that they are unaffected by factors such as product complexity and the rate of capital additions.
• D)The cumulative average number of direct labor hours per unit for a given product after the tenth unit with an 80 percent learning rate will be less than that for the same product with a 70 percent learning rate.

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