If only the non-zero lower specification limit (LSL) of the quality characteristic is lowered (i.e., reduced) while

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If only the non-zero lower specification limit (LSL) of the quality characteristic is lowered (i.e., reduced) while the upper specification limit (USL) stays the same, (and the mean and the standard deviation for the process remain the same), the process capability ratio Cp will

a. increase.

b. stay the same.

c. either increase or decrease depending on the product.

d. decrease.