The Annual Capacity of a Machine Is 12,000 Hours, with the Balance

question 91

Multiple Choice

The annual capacity of a machine is 12,000 hours, with the balance being taken for routine maintenance.It takes 10 hours to process one job (each job = 1 batch) ,.Altogether, there are seven employees who operate the machine at different times.Orders for the first six months of the year, which are typical, have averaged 50 jobs per month.The company expects 300 orders over the next six months.Which of the following is TRUE?

• A)Expected capacity utilization = 700 batches.
• B)Expected capacity utilization = 650 batches.
• C)Expected capacity utilization = 600 batches.
• D)Average waiting time is not relevant when expected capacity utilization is less than capacity.
• E)Waiting time for at least one order will be nil.

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Definitions:

Basilar Membrane

A key structure within the cochlea of the inner ear, playing a critical role in the perception of sound by vibrating in response to frequencies.

Rods

Specialized cells in the retina that are sensitive to low light levels and are responsible for peripheral and night vision.

Auditory Cortex

The part of the temporal lobe that processes auditory information in humans and other vertebrates, critical for hearing.

Eardrum

A thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear and vibrates in response to sound waves.