1. If it took Boeing 28,718 hours to produce the eighth 787 jet and the learning-curve factor is 80%, how long did it take to produce the tenth 787?
2 .Richard Dulski's firm is about to bid on a new radar system. Although the product uses new technology, Dulski believes that a learning rate of 75% is appropriate. The first unit is expected to take 700 hours, and the contract is for 40 units. PX
a) What is the total amount of hours to build the 40 units?
b) What is the average time to build each of the 40 units?
c) Assume that a worker works 2,080 hours per year. How many workers should be assigned to this contract to complete it in a year?