Question # 38

A rush order needs 50 units by 3 p.m. Two machines can run the part. Machine X makes 8 units/hour but needs a 30-minute setup. Machine Y makes 6 units/hour with no setup. It’s 10:00 a.m. What gets the order done soonest?

Options:

A.

Run only Machine X

B.

Run only Machine Y

C.

Start Y immediately; start X after setup; run both until complete

D.

Wait until X finishes setup, then run X only

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