Learning curves-approximate learning curve

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Quantitative Module E: Learning Curves:

Problem:

A woodworker is building a new typeof cabinet and found that it required 100 minutes to complete thefirst cabinet, 79 minutes to complete the second cabinet, and 65minutes to complete the fourth cabinet.

a. What is his/her approximate learning curve?

b. Without using Table E.3,how long should it take him/her to complete the 8thcabinet and the 16th cabinet?

c. Using Table E-3, how longshould it take him/her to complete the 20th cabinet?

d. Using Table E-3, how longin TOTAL should it take him/her to complete the first 20cabinets?

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