Which one of the following statements is not a typical assumption related to developing learning curves?
A) The total direct labor hours needed to produce the first 100 units will be double the amount of hours needed to build the first 50 units.
B) The direct labor needed per unit will decrease at a declining rate as cumulative production increases.
C) The direct labor hours per unit will decrease according to an exponential curve as cumulative production increases.
D) The direct labor needed to produce the 50th unit will always be more than the direct labor needed to produce the 51st unit.

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Explanation: Statement A is not a typical assumption of learning curves. Learning curves generally assume that the amount of direct labor needed per unit decreases at a declining rate as production increases, not that the total hours for a set number of units will double after a certain point. This statement contradicts the principle that efficiency improves as workers gain experience.

Which One of the Following Statements Is Not a Typical