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The first unit takes 50 hours on a 90% learning curve. How long will the 10th unit take? (Tn = T1 nb, b = 0.9/ 2)
- 17.43 hours
- 45.00 hours
- 35.23 hours
- 70.95 hours
Answer
C. 35.23 hours
Solution
b = 0.9/ 2 = -0.1520. T10 = 50(10)-0.1520 = 35.23 hours.
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