The cycle time is determined to be 2.1 minutes. How would the line be balanced by choosing the assignable task having the longest task time first? Fill in the table below. If your answer is zero, enter "0". Round your answers to one decimal place.   Station Tasks Total Time Idle Time 1 B,A,C,D     2 E,F     3 G,H,I       Total       What is the assembly-line efficiency? Round your answer to one decimal place.

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A small assembly line for the assembly of power steering pumps needs to be balanced. Precedence diagram is shown below.

 

The cycle time is determined to be 2.1 minutes. How would the line be balanced by choosing the assignable task having the longest task time first? Fill in the table below. If your answer is zero, enter "0". Round your answers to one decimal place.

 

Station Tasks Total Time Idle Time
1 B,A,C,D    
2 E,F    
3 G,H,I    
  Total    

 

What is the assembly-line efficiency? Round your answer to one decimal place.

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