An Assembly Line with 28 Operations Is to Be Balanced

question 25

Multiple Choice

An assembly line with 28 operations is to be balanced.The total amount of time required for all 28 operations is 39 minutes.The longest operation takes 2.2 minutes and the shortest takes 0.8 minutes.The line will operate for 450 minutes per day.
1. Determine the minimum and maximum cycle time.
2. What is the output rate if the cycle time is set at 2.2 minutes?

• A)min cycle time = 0.8; max cycle time = 39; output rate = 204.5
• B)min cycle time = 2.2; max cycle time = 39; output rate = 204.5
• C)min cycle time = 2.2; max cycle time = 31.2; output rate = 562.5
• D)min cycle time = 0.8; max cycle time = 2.2; output rate = 562.5

---

Definitions:

Decision Making

The process of making choices by identifying a decision, gathering information, and assessing alternative resolutions.

Affect Heuristic

A mental shortcut used in decision making that involves relying on current emotions to evaluate the desirability and risks of different options.

Real Buying Power

The actual amount of goods and services that can be purchased with a unit of currency, taking into account inflation and other factors affecting price levels.

Short-Term Losses

Financial losses realized on the sale or exchange of assets held for a short period, typically less than one year.