According to Pareto's principle, x% of defects can be traced to y% of all causes. What are the values of x and y ?
Correct answer: C. 80, 20
- A. 60, 40
- B. 70, 30
- C. 80, 20
- D. No such principle exists
Explanation
Pareto's principle is commonly summarized as 80% of the effects, such as defects, arising from about 20% of the causes. It helps quality teams focus improvement effort on the most influential sources of problems.
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