Eight Jobs Have Been Sequenced at a Single Work Center

question 56

Multiple Choice

Eight jobs have been sequenced at a single work center. Total processing time for the eight jobs is 34 hours, and total flow time for the sequence is 85 hours. For this schedule, utilization is ________ and the average number of jobs in the system is ________.

• A) 100 percent; 10.625
• B) low; .0941
• C) 0.400 or 40 percent; 2.5
• D) 0.235 or 23.5 percent; 4.25
• E) maximized; minimized

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Definitions:

Period

A length of time during which a series of events or an action takes place or completes.

Disinflation

The process of slowing down the rate of inflation, resulting in a decrease in the general price levels of goods and services over time.

Inflation

The frequency at which the overall pricing of goods and services heightens, eroding the ability to buy.

Price Level

A measure indicating the average price of goods and services in an economy, often compared over time to assess inflation or deflation.