Question

QUESTION 5 of 10: A machine operator can program machine #1 to produce 100 parts per hour, but the machine requires 2 hours of service

each day when it is not operating. Machine #2 can produce only 80 parts per hour, but only requires 30 minutes of service each day. Which
machine is more productive in an eight hour work day?
a) Machine #1
b) Machine #2
c) Both equally productive

Answer 1

c) Both equally productive

Explanation:

Machine #1

8 hours-2 hours service=6 hours working

6 x 100=600 parts/day

Machine #2

8 hours -.5 hours service=7.5 hours working

7.5 x 80=600 parts/day

They both produce 600 parts/day and therefore are equal in productivity.

Answer 2

C) both machines are equally productive.

Explanation:

Calculation for machine #1:

Production time: 8 hours - 2 hours = 6 hours

Parts produced: 6 hours × 100 parts/hour = 600 parts

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Machine #2:

Production time: 8 hours - 0.5 hours = 7.5 hours

Parts produced: 7.5 hours × 80 parts/hour = 600 parts

Comparison:

Both machines produce the same number of parts in an eight-hour workday.

Therefore, the answer is C) both machines are equally productive.