ABS Specializes in Repair and Maintenance of Industrial Machines

question 97

Multiple Choice

ABS specializes in repair and maintenance of industrial machines.One repair technician has been assigned to five identical grinding machines for repair and maintenance.The machine breaks down after about 20 hours of use,and breakdowns have a Poisson probability distribution.It takes 6 hours to repair a machine,and repair times follow an exponential distribution.Machine downtime costs the company $250 an hour,and the technician is paid $50 an hour.Determine the average cost per hour of downtime if number of technicians is equal to two.

• A)$234
• B)$432
• C)$320
• D)$345

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Definitions:

Forming

The process of shaping material into a desired geometry, often through methods like forging, molding, or casting.

Customizing

Modifying or adapting a product, service, or process to meet specific customer needs or preferences.

Manufacturing Overhead

All manufacturing costs aside from the costs of direct materials and direct labor, encompassing expenses such as maintenance, utilities, and rent of the production facility.

Predetermined Overhead Rates

An estimated rate used to allocate manufacturing overhead costs to products or job orders, based on a selected activity base.