Problem
A group of five workstations produces a product. Answer the following questions using the input, output, and capability per hour data in the chart below.
a) Calculate the number of units waiting at Workstations 2, 3, 4, and 5 after eight hours. Explain your answers.
b) Which machine is the bottle-neck? Explain your answer.
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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Input
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60
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60
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40
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40
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38
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Capability
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60
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40
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60
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38
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60
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Output
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60
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40
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40
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38
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38
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