Scenario 2.5 A Job Consists of Three Distinct Work Elements That Were

question 190

Multiple Choice

Scenario 2.5
A job consists of three distinct work elements that were timed with a highly accurate Swiss watch by a trained industrial engineer. The engineer recorded ten observations listed in the following table. All recorded times are in seconds.

-Use the data in Scenario 2.5 to answer this question. If the rating factor is 1.15, what is the normal time for Element 2?

• A) 23.9 seconds
• B) 27.5 seconds
• C) 28.1 seconds
• D) 31.6 seconds

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Definitions:

Stated Rate

The interest rate expressed in the terms of a loan or investment agreement, not necessarily reflecting the actual yield.

Effective Rate

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Debenture Bond

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Unsecured Bond

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