Brandon's Computer Shop Sells Most of Its Computers to a High-End

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Essay

Brandon's computer shop sells most of its computers to a high-end customized online retailer and sales are steady at 400 per month. A single work cell produces the computers. To produce the computer, three operations are required. First the parts must be assembled, next software must be installed, and finally the computer must be safely packed and labeled for shipping. These operations take 1 hours, 3 hours, and 1 hour respectively. If there are 8 available work hours each day and the shop operates 20 days per month find the takt time.

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Potentially Efficient

A state in which resources could be utilized in a way that maximizes the net benefits to society or an economy, although not necessarily currently achieved.

Low-Income Families

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High-Income Families

Households that earn significantly above the average income for their geographical location or society as a whole.

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