For a given cycle time in line balancing, assembly-line efficiency can be increased by
A)Speeding the line
B)Slowing the line
C)Decreasing the number of work stations
D)Increasing the number of work stations

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Decreasing the number of workstations can increase assembly-line efficiency by reducing idle time and ensuring that each workstation is utilized effectively, given a fixed cycle time.

For a Given Cycle Time in Line Balancing, Assembly-Line Efficiency