A Worker Was Observed for Four Cycles in a Repetitive

question 73

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 the complete cycle?

• A) Fewer than 90 seconds
• B) Greater than or equal to 90 seconds but fewer than 97 seconds
• C) Greater than or equal to 97 seconds but fewer than 104 seconds
• D) Greater than or equal to 104 seconds

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