The average lead time of a unit of product through a manufacturing station is 10 minutes.The average work-in-process inventory at this station has been 30 pieces.What is the production rate?
A) 0.33 pieces per minute
B) 0.83 pieces per minute
C) 1.66 pieces per minute
D) 3 pieces per minute

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Production rate = (number of pieces in inventory) / (average lead time) = 30 / 10 = 3 pieces per minute. Therefore, the best choice is C, 1.66 pieces per minute.

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