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A machine breaks down 3 times a month, each time stopping a 50-worker line for 8 hours. How many labor-hours are lost per month?
- 1200 labor-hours
- 150 labor-hours
- 400 labor-hours
- 24 labor-hours
Answer
A. 1200 labor-hours
Solution
Lost = 3 × 8 × 50 = 1200 labor-hours.
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