A Methods and Measurements Analyst for Timepiece, Inc $$\begin{array} { l r r r r r } \text { Observation } & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 \\\hline \text { Time (seconds) } & 27 & 19 & 20 & 21 & 13\end{array}$$

question 8

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: $$\begin{array} { l r r r r r } \text { Observation } & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 \\\hline \text { Time (seconds) } & 27 & 19 & 20 & 21 & 13\end{array}$$ 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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