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question 104

Multiple Choice

Table 10.18
A company desires to set up a line to produce 60 units per hour.
The work elements and their precedence relationships are as follows.
$$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } \hline \begin{array} { c } \text { Work } \\\text { Element }\end{array} & \text { Time (sec) } & \begin{array} { c } \text { Immediate } \\\text { Predecessor(s) }\end{array} \\\hline 1 & 40 & - - \\2 & 30 & 1 \\3 & 50 & 1 \\4 & 40 & 2 \\5 & 6 & 2 \\6 & 25 & 3 \\7 & 15 & 3 \\8 & 20 & 4,5 \\9 & 18 & 6,7 \\10 & 30 & 8,9 \\\hline\end{array}$$
-Use the information in Table 10.18. Suppose that a solution has been found to this problem with five stations. What is its efficiency?

• A) less than 93%
• B) more than 93% but less than or equal to 95%
• C) more than 95% but less than or equal to 97%
• D) more than 97%

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Definitions:

Continuous Process

A manufacturing process where raw materials are continuously fed into the production system, and products are continuously outputted.

Work In Process

An accounting category representing partially completed goods awaiting completion and sale.

Cost Of Production Report

A cost of production report details the total cost and production quantity within a manufacturing department, helping in tracking and controlling production expenses.

Control Operations

Processes designed to ensure business activities are conducted in accordance with prescribed procedures and standards.