A Production Engineer Wanted to Know How Long It Should

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Short Answer

A production engineer wanted to know how long it should take to make metal rods with a lathe. Four rods were made, and the time was recorded. The results were 28.5 seconds, 29.2 seconds, 31.8 seconds, and 29.7 seconds. Compute the total time to make all four rods.​

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Definitions:

Nominal Wage

The wage paid to workers measured in current money terms, without adjustment for inflation.

Real Output

The total value of all goods and services produced in an economy, adjusted for price changes or inflation.

Relative-price Variability

The fluctuation in prices of goods and services relative to each other over time, often influenced by various economic factors.

Misallocation

The inefficient distribution or use of resources, often leading to suboptimal economic outcomes.