The Unit Improvement Factor for a 60 Percent Learning Curve

question 55

Multiple Choice

The unit improvement factor for a 60 percent learning curve at 25 units is 0.0933. The first and second timings of a person doing a job are 5 minutes and 3 minutes respectively. Which of the following is the learning-adjusted time estimate for unit number 25?

• A) 0.4665 minute
• B) 0.0933 minute
• C) 4.665 minutes
• D) 9.33 minutes
• E) 3 minutes

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Definitions:

Performance Feedback

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Modified Assembly-Line Job

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