C&M Machining is developing plans for a dedicated production line and needs to determine how many drill presses will be needed. Engineering estimates are that one drill press will be able to process 120 parts per hour. Daily demand is 2,400 parts. C&M operates one 8-hour shift per day. How many drill presses are needed to meet the capacity requirements?
A) 2 drills
B) 3 drills
C) 4 drills
D) 5 drills

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To meet a daily demand of 2,400 parts with each drill press processing 120 parts per hour over an 8-hour shift, 3 drill presses are needed (2400 / (120*8) = 2.5, rounded up to 3).

C&M Machining Is Developing Plans for a Dedicated Production Line