In a Workcenter, Machine a Has a Ten Minute Set-Up

question 29

Multiple Choice

In a workcenter, machine A has a ten minute set-up time per batch and a two minute per unit run time. Machine B performs the identical function but has a set-up time of thirty minutes and a one minute run time per unit.The workcenter makes products in batches ranging from one unit to one hundred units.Assuming capacity is not a limitation on either machine, on which batches should machine B be used?

• A)All batches should be run on machine B
• B)Batches of more than 20 units should be run on machine B
• C)Batches of fewer than 80 units should be run on machine B
• D)Batches with up to 50 units should be run on machine B
• E)No batches should be run on machine B

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