A foundry produces circular utility access hatches (manhole covers). Currently, 120 covers are produced in a 10-hour shift. If labour productivity can be increased by 20%, it would then be
A) 14.4 covers/hr.
B) 24 covers/hr.
C) 240 covers/hr.
D) 1200 covers/hr.
E) 144 covers/hr.

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The current production rate is 120 covers in 10 hours, which is 12 covers per hour. Increasing productivity by 20% means multiplying the current rate by 1.20, resulting in 14.4 covers per hour.

A Foundry Produces Circular Utility Access Hatches (Manhole Covers)