Question

Richard Dulski's firm is about to bid on a new radar system. Although the product uses new technology, Dulski believes that learning rate of 80% is appropriate. The first unit is expected to take 500 hours, and the contract is for 20 units. If a worker works 2000 hours per year, how many are workers required to complete this contract in a year? A). 5 B). 2.62 C).4 D 2.52 E). 3.1 (If you could I please show me your work so I understand how to do this!)

Answer 1

ANSWER: B) 2.62

Total time required for 20 units is calculated using Crawford's formula as under:

Total time required for 20 units = 5256 hours

Time available per worker per year = 2000 hours

Workers required = Total time required for 20 units / Time available per worker = 5256/2000 = 2.62