Assume That an Assembly Line Has Three Tasks That Must

question 18

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. If the assembly operates for 400 minutes per day with a desired output of 70 units per day, what is the efficiency of the assembly line?

• A) 84%
• B) 64%
• C) 94%
• D) Cannot be determined from the information given

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