It has been calculated that the maximum number of setups that can be performed each day is 15. What is the MINIMUM batch size that can be produced and still be able to meet customer demand?

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The following data pertain to a process:

Time available per day = 650 minutes per day

Daily demand = 260 parts per day

Setup time = 9 minutes per setup

It has been calculated that the maximum number of setups that can be performed each day is 15.

What is the MINIMUM batch size that can be produced and still be able to meet customer demand? 

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