SOLUTION: An operation has a 10 percent scrap rate. As a result, 72 pieces per hour are produced. What is the potential increase in labor productivity that could be achieved by eliminating
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Question 157040: An operation has a 10 percent scrap rate. As a result, 72 pieces per hour are produced. What is the potential increase in labor productivity that could be achieved by eliminating the scrap?
Answer by checkley77(12844) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x-.1x=72
.9x=72
x=72/.9
x=80 is production if scrap is eliminated.
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