Using the assembly-line balancing procedures for any assembly line balancing problem, comparing the theoretical number of work stations (call it X) and the actual number of work stations required using shortest processing time first rule (call it Y), which of the following is most appropriate?
A)X is always less than Y
B)X is sometimes more than Y
C)X is never less than Y
D)X is sometimes less than Y and sometimes more than Y
E)X is always less than or equal to Y.

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The theoretical number of workstations (X) is calculated based on the minimum possible cycle time and is always less than or equal to the actual number of workstations (Y) required when using practical rules like the shortest processing time first.

Using the Assembly-Line Balancing Procedures for Any Assembly Line Balancing