TABLE 14-3 A Quality Control Analyst for a Light Bulb Manufacturer Is

question 12

Multiple Choice

TABLE 14-3
A quality control analyst for a light bulb manufacturer is concerned that the time it takes to produce a batch of light bulbs is too erratic. Accordingly, the analyst randomly surveys 10 production periods each day for 14 days and records the sample mean and range for each day.

-Referring to Table 14-3, suppose the analyst constructs an chart to see if the production process is in control. What is the center line for this chart?

• A) 64.3
• B) 59.5
• C) 58.0
• D) 57.1

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Definitions:

Budgeted Production

The projected quantity of products a company plans to produce in a future period, often used for planning resources and expenses.

Raw Materials Purchases

The acquisition of materials that are directly used in the manufacturing of products.

Production Needs

The specific requirements for manufacturing including materials, labor, and overhead to meet demand.

Master Budget

An all-encompassing financial plan for a company, consolidating all its individual budgets related to sales, cost of goods sold, operating expenses, assets, liabilities, and cash flows.