The following tasks must be performed on an assembly line in the sequence and times specified:

a. Draw the schematic diagram.

b. What is the theoretical minimum number of stations required to meet a forecast demand of 400 units per eight-hour day?

c. Use the longest-task-time rule and balance the line in the minimum number of stations to produce 400 units per day.

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TASK TASK TIME (SECONDS) TASKS THAT MUST PRECEDE A 50 B 40 C 20 A D 45 C E 20 C F 25 D G 10 E H 35 B, F, G