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A team of 5 workers produces 400 units in an 8-hour shift. What is the labor productivity?
- 10 units per labor-hour
- 80 units per labor-hour
- 50 units per labor-hour
- 2 units per labor-hour
Answer
A. 10 units per labor-hour
Solution
Productivity = 400/(5 × 8) = 400/40 = 10 units/labor-hour.
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