A Foundry Produces Circular Utility Access Hatches (Manhole Covers)

Multiple Choice

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

A) 14.4 covers/hr.
B) 9.6 covers/hr.
C) 144 covers/hr.
D) 96 covers/hr.
E) 11.8 covers/hr.