Answer:
A. Compute labor productivity under each system. Use carts per worker per hour as the measure of labor productivity.
- old system = 70 carts / 6 workers = 11.67 carts per worker
- new system = 76 carts / 5 workers = 15.2 carts per worker
B. Compute the multifactor productivity under each system. Use carts per dollar cost (labor plus equipment) as the measure.
- old system = 70 carts / ($108 + $30) = 0.51 carts per dollar
- new system = 76 carts / ($90 + $41) = 0.58 carts per dollar
C. Comment on the changes in productivity according to the two measures.
- The new system is more productive and efficient since it uses less workers to produce a higher output. The additional costs of implementing the new system are lower than the cost of employing more workers.
Explanation:
Multi factor productivity = total output / (cost of wages + material cost + overhead cost)
Answer:
The value of x is 566.36
Explanation:
The value of x should be such that the present value of both Investments is the same when discounted at a rate of 11%. To calculate the present value, we use the following formula,
Present Value = CF 1 / (1+r) + CF 2 / (1+r)^2 + ... + CFn / (1+r)^n
Where,
- CF represents Cash flow
- r represents the discount rate
So, we equate both the present value of Investment A and B to calculate the value of x.
Present Value of A = Present Value of B
450/(1.11) + 650/(1.11)^2 + 850/(1.11)^3 = 850/(1.11) + x/(1.11)^2 + 450/(1.11)^3
1554.472661 = 765.7657658 + x/(1.11)^2 + 329.0361216
1554.472661 - 765.7657658 - 329.0361216 = x/(1.11)^2
459.6707736 * (1.11)^2 = x
x = 566.3603602 rounded off to 566.36
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