A work study has been conducted on a new operation with three work elements. The following times, in minutes, were obtained using the continuous method.
a. What is the normal time for this operation?
b. If an allowance of 20 percent is used, what is the standard time for this task?
Definitions:
Guano
Accumulated excrement of seabirds and bats, used as a fertilizer due to its high nitrogen, phosphate, and potassium content.
Phosphorus Cycle
The biogeochemical cycle that describes the movement of phosphorus through the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere.
Denitrification
The microbial process of reducing nitrates or nitrites typically in soil, resulting in the escape of nitrogen gases back into the atmosphere.
Nitrate
A compound containing nitrogen and oxygen that is commonly found in fertilizers and can cause environmental issues in water systems.
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