Assume that an assembly line has three tasks that must be completed (in order, A, B, and C). The tasks have processing times of 9, 9, and 11 minutes per unit, respectively. If the assembly line operates for 400 minutes per day with a desired output of 70 units per day, what is the takt time?
A) 13.8 units per minute
B) 5.7 units per minute
C) 0.4 units per minute
D) Cannot be determined from the information given

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Takt time = available production time per day ÷ desired output per day
Available production time per day = 400 minutes
Desired output per day = 70 units
Thus, takt time = 400 minutes ÷ 70 units = 5.7 units per minute.

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