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Practice Questions
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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 formula: Truck Cycle Time ÷ Loader Cycle Time.
If there are 6 trucks and each produces 12.53 cubic meters per hour, what is the total productivity?
💡 Hint: Multiply the number of trucks by productivity per truck.
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What does the balance number of trucks determine?
💡 Hint: Consider how productivity is affected by capacity.
True or False: Exceeding the balance number always leads to better productivity.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the loader's and trucks' roles.
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A manager considers using 10 trucks for a loader operating at maximum productivity of 90 cubic meters per hour. Should they proceed, given that analysis shows no improvement in productivity beyond the balance number?
💡 Hint: Focus on analyzing the productivity limitations.
Calculate the overall effectiveness of an operation with 9 trucks at a unit cost of 180 rupees per cubic meter compared to an operation using a balance number at 162.47 rupees per cubic meter. What is the economic rationale for operating at the balance number?
💡 Hint: Consider cost comparison and productivity impact.
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