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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What is the balance number of trucks if the truck cycle time is 39.5 minutes and loader cycle time is 5.5 minutes?
💡 Hint: Use the division of truck cycle time by loader cycle time.
Question 2
Easy
Define loader in the context of this section.
💡 Hint: Think of machines used to load materials for transportation.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is the main factor that limits productivity when the number of trucks exceeds the balance number?
- Truck capacity
- Loader productivity
- Truck cycling time
💡 Hint: Think about which machine controls productivity.
Question 2
True or False: Exceeding the balance number will always decrease production costs.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Review the effects of adding too many trucks.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Given that a loader has a productivity limit of 90 cubic meters per hour, calculate how many trucks an operation should use if their goal is to move 720 cubic meters per hour while minimizing costs.
💡 Hint: Consider the loader's maximum output to guide truck quantity.
Question 2
If the truck costs increase to 2000 rupees/hour and the loader remains at 2700, analyze how this might adjust the optimal number of trucks.
💡 Hint: Re-evaluate total production costs against capacities.
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