The AMI Company Has Two Assembly Lines in Its Kansas

question 59

Essay

The AMI Company has two assembly lines in its Kansas City plant. Line A produces an average of 335 units per day with a standard deviation equal to 11 units. Line B produces an average of 145 units per day with a standard deviation equal to 8 units. Based on this information, which line is relatively more consistent?

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Service Organisations

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Professional Services

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Front Office Orientation

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