Phillips Screw Company produces screw fittings. It is determined that T = 1 inch in diameter. Specification limits allow a variation of plus or minus 0.5 inches. Products produced at values beyond the specification limits lose $15. A sample of five units produced showed the following values: $$\begin{array} { l c }
\text { Unit Number } & \text { Actual Diameter (Y) } \
\text { Unit } 1 & 1.2 \
\text { Unit 2 } & 1.3 \
\text { Unit 3 } & 0.8 \
\text { Unit } 4 & 0.9 \
\text { Unit } 5 & 1.0
\end{array}$$ What is the average loss per unit?

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Phillips Screw Company produces screw fittings. It is determined that T = 1 inch in diameter. Specification limits allow a variation of plus or minus 0.5 inches. Products produced at values beyond the specification limits lose $15. A sample of five units produced showed the following values: $$\begin{array} { l c } 
\text { Unit Number } & \text { Actual Diameter (Y) } \
\text { Unit } 1 & 1.2 \
\text { Unit 2 } & 1.3 \
\text { Unit 3 } & 0.8 \
\text { Unit } 4 & 0.9 \
\text { Unit } 5 & 1.0
\end{array}$$ What is the average loss per unit?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The specification limits are 0.5 inches plus or minus the target of 1 inch, meaning acceptable diameters range from 0.5 to 1.5 inches. Units 1 and 2 are beyond this range, resulting in a loss of $15 each. The total loss is $30 for 2 units out of 5, making the average loss per unit $30/5 = $6.

Phillips Screw Company Produces Screw Fittings What Is the Average Loss Per Unit? A)$12

Phillips Screw Company Produces Screw Fittings What Is the Average Loss Per Unit?
A)$12