A Worker Was Observed for Four Cycles in a Repetitive

question 59

Multiple Choice

A worker was observed for four cycles in a repetitive task. The observer recorded the following times, in seconds, using the continuous method. The ratings for each element and frequency it is performed are also indicated in the table. The allowance fraction is 20 percent.
$$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | c | c | c | c | } \hline \text { Element } & \text { Cycle 1 } & \text { Cycle 2 } & \text { Cycle 3 } & \text { Cycle 4 } & \text { Rating } & \text { Frequency } \\\hline \mathbf { 1 } & 15 & 106 & 208 & 309 & 1.10 & 1.0 \\\hline \mathbf { 2 } & 37 & 131 & 234 & 334 & 1.05 & 0.5 \\\hline \mathbf { 3 } & 47 & 143 & 245 & 348 & 1.20 & 0.5 \\\hline \mathbf { 4 } & 90 & 190 & 293 & 392 & 1.15 & 1.0 \\\hline\end{array}$$
-Use the information in Table H.3.What is the standard time for work element 1?

• A) Fewer than 18 seconds
• B) Greater than or equal to 18 seconds but fewer than 20 seconds
• C) Greater than or equal to 20 seconds but fewer than 22 seconds
• D) Greater than or equal to 22 seconds

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