Problem -
The service times for a new data entry clerk have been measured and sequentially recorded as shown below:
|
Report
|
Time (Minutes)
|
|
1
|
66
|
|
2
|
56
|
|
3
|
53
|
|
4
|
48
|
|
5
|
47
|
|
6
|
45
|
|
7
|
44
|
|
8
|
41
|
a) What is the learning curve rate, based on this information?
b) Using an 85% learning curve rate and the above times, estimate the length of time the clerk will take to complete the 48th report.