The First Unit of a Product Took 180 Hours to Complete

question 71

Essay

The first unit of a product took 180 hours to complete. The firm plans to produce 4 units in the first month and 15 units in the second month. If a 70% learning curve is expected, how many hours will the firm use to work on the product during the second month?

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Reproduced

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