Question

Probett's Auto Body Repair Shop had revenues that averaged $90,000 per week in April and $80,000 per week in May. During both months, the shop employed six full-time (40 hours/week) workers. In April the firm also had four part-time workers working 25 hours per week but in May there were only 2 part-time workers and they only worked 10 hours per week. What is the percentage change in labor productivity from April to May for Probett's Auto Body Repair?

Answer 1

For April, revenue was $90,000 and labor hours were 4x[(40x6)+(25x4)]. This is 90,000/1,360 = 66.18 dollars per hour of labor. For May, revenue was $80,000 and labor hours were 4x[(40x6)+(10x2)] This is 80,000/1,040 = 77 dollars per hour of labor a difference of $ 10.82per hour. The percentage change in productivity between April and May, then, is 3.95/44.12 = 0.1634935026x 100 = 16.35%

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