An Assembly Line Consists of 21 Tasks Grouped into 5

question 64

Multiple Choice

An assembly line consists of 21 tasks grouped into 5 workstations. The sum of the 21 task times is 85 minutes. The largest assigned cycle time is 20 minutes. The efficiency of this line is

• A) 4.2%.
• B) 17%.
• C) 85%.
• D) 100%.
• E) 126%.

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Definitions:

Sherman Act

A landmark federal statute in antitrust law passed by Congress in 1890, which prohibits monopolistic practices and promotes competitive markets.

Restrain Trade

Practices that restrict or limit competition or trade in the marketplace, often deemed illegal or regulated by law.

Rule Of Reason

A legal doctrine used to evaluate whether a particular business practice is anticompetitive under antitrust laws, focusing on its purpose, nature, and effect.

Anticompetitive Effects

Negative impacts on competition within a market, often resulting from monopolistic practices or mergers.