Consider a Production Line with Five Stations

question 41

Multiple Choice

Consider a production line with five stations. Stations one through five can process a unit in 10, 15, 20, 5, and 12 minutes, respectively. What is the maximum throughput per hour?

• A) 6 units
• B) 4 units
• C) 3 units
• D) 12 units
• E) 5 units

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