How long would a job with a 70 percent learning curve and a time of 20 hours for the first unit require (approximately, in hours) for the third unit?
A)14.1
B)11.5
C)10.0
D)7.8
E)4.3

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A 70% learning curve means each time the cumulative production doubles, the time per unit is 70% of the previous time. The time for the second unit is 70% of 20 hours, which is 14 hours. The time for the third unit is approximately 70% of 14 hours, which is 9.8 hours, rounded to 11.5 hours.

How Long Would a Job with a 70 Percent Learning