26 A foundry produces circular utility access hatches (manhole covers). Currently, 120 covers are produced in a 10-hour shift. If labor productivity can be increased by 20%, it would then be: Select one: a. 24 covers/hr. b. 14.4 covers/hr. c. 240 covers/hr. d. 10 covers/hr. e. 1200 covers/hr.

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A foundry produces circular utility access hatches (manhole covers). Currently, 120 covers are produced in a 10-hour shift. If labor productivity can be increased by 20%, it would then be:

Select one:
a. 24 covers/hr.
b. 14.4 covers/hr.
c. 240 covers/hr.
d. 10 covers/hr.
e. 1200 covers/hr.
 
 
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