Determine the productivity growth (in percentage %) of a carpeting company after they use a mechanized carpeting compared to manual process: (a) manual process: 7 workers is able to complete the carpeting of 437 square meter area in 8 hours. (b) mechanized carpeting: Using machine the 7 workers complete 685 square meter area in 8 hours. Enter the final answer without the % symbol

Determine the productivity growth (in percentage %) of a carpeting company after they use a mechanized carpeting compared to manual process: (a) manual process: 7 workers is able to complete the carpeting of 437 square meter area in 8 hours. (b) mechanized carpeting: Using machine the 7 workers complete 685 square meter area in 8 hours. Enter the final answer without the % symbol

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Chapter19: Managing Quality And Performance

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