3.1 - Graphical Representation of Unit Production Cost
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What is the balance number calculated based on the provided cycle times?
💡 Hint: Consider dividing the truck cycle time by the loader cycle time.
What is the unit cost of production at 5 trucks with a total cost of 10950 rupees?
💡 Hint: Divide total cost by productivity.
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What is the balance number calculated based on the provided cycle times?
💡 Hint: Use the cycle times provided to make this calculation.
True or False: Productivity increases indefinitely as the number of trucks increases.
💡 Hint: Consider the role of the loader in this context.
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If a loader operates at 90 cubic meters/hour and average truck costs and productivity patterns shift, deduce the most economic choice between 7 or 9 trucks.
💡 Hint: Analyze the tradeoff between productivity and costs.
Using a scenario where every additional truck beyond the balance number increases cost by 10% but yields no productivity increase, calculate the total costs for 5, 7, and 9 trucks.
💡 Hint: Remember to compare unit costs at each level.
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