Beth Zion Hospital has received initial certification from the state of Californ

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Beth Zion Hospital has received initial certification from the state of California to become a center for liver transplants. The hospital, however, must complete its first 10 transplants under great scrutiny and at no cost to the patients with the hospital picking up the expenses. The cost per hour of surgery is estimated to be $5,200.00 The very first transplant, just completed, required 32 hours. On the basis of research at the hospital, Beth Zion estimates that it will have an 85% learning curve. Estimate the time it will take to complete:
(a) The 5th liver transplant.
(b) the first 5 transplants.
(c) The 10th transplant
(d) the first 10 transplants.

in hours please

Explanation / Answer

(a) The 5th liver transplant. 16.70 hours
(b) the first 5 transplants. 118.67 hours
(c) The 10th transplant 7.41
(d) the first 10 transplants.171.33 hours

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