Person a can assemble 230 computer boards in an 8 hour shift while person b can assemble 438 computer boards in a 12 hour shift. Complete parts a through c below

Question

Find the unit rate of person a ___

Answer 1

28.75 computer boards per hour.

To find the unit rate, divide the total number of computer boards assembled by the total number of hours worked:

230 computer boards / 8 hours = 28.75 computer boards per hour.

Find the unit rate of person b ___

36.5 computer boards per hour

To find the unit rate, divide the total number of computer boards assembled by the total number of hours worked:

438 computer boards / 12 hours = 36.5 computer boards per hour.

Which person has a higher unit rate of production?

Person b has a higher unit rate of production, as they can assemble 36.5 computer boards per hour compared to person a who can assemble 28.75 computer boards per hour.