The Specifications for a Refrigerator Part (In Cm) Are 5

question 25

Multiple Choice

The specifications for a refrigerator part (in cm) are 5.00 ± 0.10, and the Taguchi loss function is estimated to be L(x) = 5,500 (x - T) 2. Determine the estimated loss per part if the quality characteristic (i.e., actual process performance) under study takes on a value of 4.91 cm.

• A) More than $30 but less than or equal to $50
• B) More than $50 but less than or equal to $70
• C) More than $70 but less than or equal to $90
• D) More than $90

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