Ladder Manufacturing Specifies the Quality Characteristic of One of Its

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Multiple Choice

Ladder Manufacturing specifies the quality characteristic of one of its popular products to be 0.400" ± 0.010. An analysis of company records for the last two years suggests that the average cost for warranty repair or replacement is $100.00 per unit. The customer service manager believes that the product is likely to fail during the warranty period when the quality characteristic exceeds on either side of the target of 0.400, by the tolerance of 0.010.

What is the amount of the estimated loss, L(x) , using a Taguchi Quality Loss Function (QLF) , if the actual quality characteristic, x, is 0.41? Round final answer to nearest dollar.

• A) $25.
• B) $100.
• C) $10,000.
• D) $4,000,000.
• E) $4,100,000.

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Definitions:

Retention Ratio

The proportion of net income that is retained in the company rather than distributed to shareholders as dividends, indicating how much money is reinvested in the business.

Market Price

The rate at which a service or asset can presently be acquired or disposed of in the market.

Book Value

The net value of a company's assets minus its liabilities, often used as an estimate of a company's value if it were to be liquidated.

Market Price

The ongoing trading price for assets or services available in a market setting.