You and your friend work together for 4 hours to produce a total of 12 futons. What is productivity?
A)12 futons
B)24 futons
C)3 futons per hour of labor
D)1.5 futons per hour of labor

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Productivity is calculated as the total output divided by the total input. Here, the total output is 12 futons, and the total input is 8 hours of labor (4 hours each for you and your friend). Thus, productivity is 12 futons / 8 hours = 1.5 futons per hour of labor.

You and Your Friend Work Together for 4 Hours to Produce