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all questions in this section. I QUESTION 1 Two methods (A and B) were used to produce 8,000 battery covers for the back
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all questions in this section. I QUESTION 1 Two methods (A and B) were used to produce 8,000 battery covers for the back of a Sony Ericsson (cyber-shot) mobile phone. The following are further detail: Method A Set-up cost CA=4 hour @ $3,000/hour Material cost = 54 per cover Processing one unit takes 0.02 minute at $2000/hour Method B Set-up cost Ca = 11 hour @ $3,000/hour Material cost = $1.5 per cover Processing one unit takes 0.05 minute at $2000/hour a) Calculate the Total Component Cost for Methods A and B [9 Marks) b) If we were thinking of manufacturing 2000 battery covers instead, which method would be less expensive: A or B? Use a graph to demonstrate your answer. [10 Marks) c) State three (3) benefits that can be derived from standardization. Ensure you give reasons for your answers. [6 Marks) TOTAL 25 Marks ANTON