The total output from a production system in one day is 500 units and the total labor necessary to produce the 500 units is 350 hours.Using the appropriate productivity measure, which of the following numbers represents the resulting productivity ratio?
A)1.000
B)1.428
C)0.700
D)0.411
E)None of the above

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To calculate productivity, we need to divide the output (500 units) by the total labor hours (350 hours). Therefore, productivity ratio = 500/350 = 1.428. Option B is the correct answer.

The Total Output from a Production System in One Day