Question: In one work station, one operator is assigned to a number of automatic machines. The running time / machine is 0 . 3 4 minute.

In one work station, one operator is assigned to a number of automatic machines. The running time /machine is 0.34 minute. The operator then spends 69 seconds to load and unload the machine as well as to pack the product into a box. The operator is paid P40/hour and the machine costs P150/hour to run. The machine needs to be loaded only once per shift. What is the best operator to machine ratio?

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