A company is setting up an assembly line to produce 90 units per hour. The table below identifies the work elements, times, and immediate predecessors.Work ElementTime (Sec.)Immediate Predecessor(s)A25-B18AC20AD5B, CE12CF8EG16D, FH12G What cycle time is required to satisfy the required output? What is the theoretical minimum number of stations?

Given: Time available = 1 hr = 60 mins Desired output = 90 units

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A company is setting up an assembly line to produce 90 units per hour. The table below identifies the work elements, times, and immediate predecessors.

Work Element	Time (Sec.)	Immediate Predecessor(s)
A	25	-
B	18	A
C	20	A
D	5	B, C
E	12	C
F	8	E
G	16	D, F
H	12	G

What cycle time is required to satisfy the required output?
What is the theoretical minimum number of stations?

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