For output to equal projected demand, what should be the actual cycle time for this production line?
A)54 seconds
B)27 seconds
C)20 seconds
D)18 seconds
E)14 seconds

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To calculate the actual cycle time, we can use the formula: 
Actual Cycle Time = Production Time / Number of Units Produced

We know that projected demand is 180 units per hour or 3 units per minute. We also know that the production line is operational for 480 minutes in a day. Therefore, the total number of units that can be produced in a day is:

Total Units Produced = Projected Demand x Production Time = 3 x 480 = 1440

Now, to produce 1440 units in a day, we need to produce 1440/480 = 3 units per minute.

Therefore, the actual cycle time should be:

Actual Cycle Time = Production Time / Number of Units Produced 
Actual Cycle Time = 60 / 3 
Actual Cycle Time = 20 seconds

Hence, the best choice is C – 20 seconds.

For Output to Equal Projected Demand, What Should Be the Actual