Asked by Franco Volschenk on Jun 12, 2024
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A foundry produces circular utility access hatches (manhole covers) . If 120 covers are produced in a 10-hour shift, the productivity of the line is
A) 1.2 covers/hr.
B) 2 covers/hr.
C) 12 covers/hr.
D) 1200 covers/hr.
E) 0.12 covers/hr.
Foundry
A workshop or factory for casting metal, where molten metal is poured into molds to create various shapes.
Manhole Covers
Heavy removable plates placed over the openings of manholes to prevent accidental falls into them and to block unauthorized access to the municipal services below.
Productivity
A measure of efficiency that calculates the amount of output produced per unit of input.
- Analyze productivity ratios in multiple settings.
Verified Answer
MH
Maisyarah HawafiJun 15, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Productivity is calculated as the number of units produced divided by the time it takes to produce them. In this case, the productivity is 120 covers divided by 10 hours, which equals 12 covers per hour. Therefore, the correct answer is C.
Learning Objectives
- Analyze productivity ratios in multiple settings.