A foundry produces circular utility access hatches (manhole covers).Currently,120 covers are produced in a 10-hour shift.If labor 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)10 covers/hr.

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If labor productivity is increased by 20%, the new productivity rate would be 120 covers in 10 hours plus 20% more, which is 144 covers in 10 hours, or 14.4 covers per hour.

A Foundry Produces Circular Utility Access Hatches (Manhole Covers)