Assume That an Assembly Line Has Three Tasks That Must

question 109

Multiple Choice

Assume that an assembly line has three tasks that must be completed (in order, A, B, and C) . The tasks have processing times of 9, 9, and 11 minutes per unit, respectively. Which task is the bottleneck?

• A) A
• B) Both A and B
• C) C
• D) Cannot be determined from the information given

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Definitions:

Benefits Exceed

A term indicating that the advantages or positive outcomes of a decision or situation outweigh the costs or negative outcomes.

Activity Costs

The expenses associated with specific activities or processes within a business, often analyzed for cost management purposes.

Supply Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity of that good that sellers are willing to supply, holding other factors constant.

Product Price

The cost in terms of money for buying a service or good.