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An assembly line operates for 6 hours per shift, 2 shifts per day, 6 days per week is to be configured for a product whole

An assembly line operates for 6 hours per shift, 2 shifts per day, 6 days per week is to be configured for a product whole assembly comprises 12 tasks. The longest task is takes 8 minutes, the shortest task takes 4 minutes, and the sum of the task times is 72 minutes. The required output is 300 units per week.

What is the maximum cycle time that will ensure meeting the weekly output?

What is the minimum number of workstations that will ensure meeting the weekly output?

(answers said max cycle time is 14 and workstations is 6. How do I solve this?)

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