Question: Question 3 3.1 The table below presents production data for three batches of parts processed through a batch production plant. Production rates (Rp) are given

Question 3 3.1 The table below presents

Question 3 3.1 The table below presents production data for three batches of parts processed through a batch production plant. Production rates (Rp) are given in parts per hour. Utilization fractions (1) are the fractions of time during the 40-hour week that the machine is devoted to the production of these parts. The parts do not proceed through the machines in the same order. Machine 1 Machine 2 Part Rp1 f1 Rp2 f2 A 30 0,15 0,6 B 8 0,625 19 0,3 7,5 Determine: (a) weekly production rate, (4 marks) (b) workload, (2 marks) (c) the maximum number of hours of work that the plant is capable of completing during a 40-hour week (assuming there is a demand for more part B and C but not A). (6 marks) (d) average utilization of this set of equipment

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