A Methods and Measurement Analyst Wants to Develop a Time

question 135

Multiple Choice

A methods and measurement analyst wants to develop a time standard for a certain task. In a preliminary study, he observed one worker perform the task six times with an average observed time of 20 seconds and a standard deviation of 2 seconds.
What is the normal time for this task if the employee worked at a 20 percent faster pace than average?

• A)4 seconds
• B)16.7 seconds
• C)20 seconds
• D)24 seconds
• E)100 seconds

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