In December, General Motors produced 6,600 customizedvans at its plant in Detroit. The labor productivity at thisplant is known to have been 0.10 vans per labor-hour during thatmonth. 300 laborers were employed at the plant that month.a) How many hours did the average laborer work that month?b) If productivity can be increased to 0.11 vans per laborhour,how many hours would the average laborer work thatmonth?

In December, General Motors produced 6,600 customizedvans at its plant in Detroit. The labor productivity at thisplant is known to have been 0.10 vans per labor-hour during thatmonth. 300 laborers were employed at the plant that month.a) How many hours did the average laborer work that month?b) If productivity can be increased to 0.11 vans per laborhour,how many hours would the average laborer work thatmonth?

Foundations of Business (MindTap Course List)

6th Edition

ISBN:9781337386920

Author:William M. Pride, Robert J. Hughes, Jack R. Kapoor

Publisher:William M. Pride, Robert J. Hughes, Jack R. Kapoor

Chapter8: Producing Quality Goods And Services

Section8.7C: The Impact Of Automation, Robotics, And Computers On Productivity

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