A Foreman Wants to Use An $\overline { \mathrm { X } }$

question 44

Multiple Choice

A foreman wants to use an $\overline { \mathrm { X } }$
Chart to control the average length of the bolts manufactured.He has recently collected the six samples given below. $$\begin{array} { c c c c c } \text { Sample } & & & & \\1 & 1.99 & 2.01 & 2.02 & 2.02 \\2 & 2.00 & 2.00 & 2.01 & 2.01 \\3 & 1.98 & 1.99 & 2.01 & 1.98 \\4 & 2.01 & 2.02 & 2.02 & 1.99 \\5 & 1.99 & 1.99 & 2.01 & 1.99 \\6 & 2.03 & 1.98 & 2.03 & 2.04\end{array}$$
Determine the LCL and the UCL for the $\bar { X }$
Chart.

• A)[1.975,2.035]
• B)[1.915,2.095]
• C)[1.983,2.027]
• D)[1.991,2.019]

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Definitions:

Equipment Depreciation

The allocation of the cost of physical assets over its useful life, recognizing wear and tear over time.

Activity Cost Pools

Groupings of all costs associated with particular activities, which are then allocated to products or services based on their use of those activities.

Activity-Based Costing

A costing method that assigns overhead and indirect costs to specific activities, providing a more accurate reflection of the costs incurred by products or services.

Plantwide Overhead Rate

A single overhead rate calculated by dividing total indirect costs by total base units, used throughout an entire manufacturing plant.