A Methods and Measurements Analyst for Timepiece, Inc

question 73

Multiple Choice

A methods and measurements analyst for Timepiece, Inc., needs to develop a time standard for the task of attaching a watch to a wristband. In a preliminary study, he observed one of his workers perform this task five times, with the following results:

What is the normal time for this task if the employee worked at a 20 percent faster pace than average?

• A)16.7 seconds
• B)20 seconds
• C)24 seconds
• D)25 seconds
• E)100 seconds

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