Return to Problem 20. Using OM Explorer’s Learning Curves Solver, how long do you estimate the time required to install the fifth pool? What is your estimate of the total time for all five pools?

Data from problem 20

A contractor is preparing a bid to install swimming pools at a new housing addition. The estimated time to build the first pool is 35 hours. The contractor estimates an 85 percent learning rate. Without using the computer:
a. How long do you estimate the time required to install the second pool?
b. How long do you estimate the time required to install the fourth pool?