A manufacturer's average work-in-process inventory for Part 1234 is 1,250 parts. The workstation produces parts at the rate of 150 parts per day. What is the average amount of time a part spends at the workstation?
A) More than 4 but less than or equal to 6 days
B) More than 6 but less than or equal to 8 days
C) More than 8 but less than or equal to 10 days
D) More than 10 days

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The average time a part spends at the workstation can be calculated using Little's Law: Inventory = Throughput Rate x Flow Time. Here, Flow Time = Inventory / Throughput Rate = 1250 parts / 150 parts per day = 8.33 days, which falls in the range of more than 8 but less than or equal to 10 days.

A Manufacturer's Average Work-In-Process Inventory for Part 1234 Is 1,250