A foundry produces circular utility access hatches (manhole covers). If 16 covers are produced in an 8-hour shift, the productivity of the line is:
A) 0.5 covers/hr.
B) 2 covers/hr.
C) 5 covers/hr.
D) 128 covers/hr.
E) 20 covers/hr.

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The productivity is calculated by dividing the total number of covers produced by the total hours worked. 16 covers divided by 8 hours equals 2 covers per hour.

A Foundry Produces Circular Utility Access Hatches (Manhole Covers)