A manager wants to analyze the learning curve associated with producing one of his company's products. Accordingly, he has gathered the following data: $$\begin{array} { | l | l | }
\hline \text { UNIT PRODUCED } & { \text { TIME REQUIRED } } \
\hline \text { Second } & 5 \text { hours } \
\hline \text { Fourth } & 4 \text { hours } \
\hline
\end{array}$$ What is the learning curve percentage?
A) 40 percent
B) 50 percent
C) 75 percent
D) 80 percent
E) 90 percent

Question

A manager wants to analyze the learning curve associated with producing one of his company's products. Accordingly, he has gathered the following data: $$\begin{array} { | l | l | } 
\hline \text { UNIT PRODUCED } &   { \text { TIME REQUIRED } } \
\hline \text { Second } & 5 \text { hours } \
\hline \text { Fourth } & 4 \text { hours } \
\hline
\end{array}$$ What is the learning curve percentage?
A) 40 percent
B) 50 percent
C) 75 percent
D) 80 percent
E) 90 percent

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The learning curve percentage is calculated by dividing the time for the fourth unit by the time for the second unit and then multiplying by 100. (4 hours / 5 hours) * 100 = 80%.

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