A work center had planned outputs of 10,15,13,and 20 hours with actual outputs of 12,14,13,and 18 hours.What is the cumulative deviation in output?
A)0
B)1
C)-1
D)58
E)Unable to determine with the given information

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Cumulative deviation is the difference between planned and actual outputs summed over all work centers.

Planned outputs = 10 + 15 + 13 + 20 = 58 hours 
Actual outputs = 12 + 14 + 13 + 18 = 57 hours

Cumulative deviation = Planned outputs - Actual outputs 
= 58 - 57 = 1

Therefore, the answer is (C) -1.

A Work Center Had Planned Outputs of 10,15,13,and 20 Hours