The learning curve percent and the reduction in the time it takes to produce the 1,000th unit (in general nth unit) as compared to the time to make the first unit is not related. related in a linear inverse fashion, meaning the higher the learning curve percentthe proportionately lower will be the reduction in time to produce the 1,000th unit. related in an inverse fashion, meaning the higher the learning curve percentthe lower will be the reduction in time to produce the 1,000th unit. related in a linear direct fashion, meaning the higher the learning curve percentthe proportionately higher will be the reduction in time to produce the 1,000th unit. related in a direct fashion, meaning the higher the learning curve percentthe greater will be the reduction in time to produce the 1,000th unit