Answer:
3,600 workers and 135 machines is more technically efficient.
Explanation:
a. For 3,600 workers and 135 machines
Worker technical efficiency = 3,600/3,000 = $120%
Machine technical efficiency = 135 / 3,000 = 4.50%
Average technical efficiency = (120% + 4.5%) / 2 = 62.25%
b. For 270 machines and 3,300 workers.
Worker technical efficiency = 270/3,000 = $9%
Machine technical efficiency = 3,300 / 3,000 = 110%
Average technical efficiency = (9% + 110%) / 2 = 59.50%
Conclusion
Since the average technical efficiency of 62.25% is higher than 59.50%, 3,600 workers and 135 machines is more technically efficient.
