An automobile maker has an order for 7,500 new cars to be delivered in one week. Each car must be fitted with a new hood ornament that requires 1 hour and 15 minutes to install. Assuming the factory operates on a standard workweek shift (8 hours per day for 5 days), how many workers must be assigned this job to meet the deadline?

Question

An automobile maker has an order for 7,500 new cars to be delivered in one week.  Each car must be fitted with a new hood ornament that requires 1 hour and 15 minutes to install.  Assuming the factory operates on a standard workweek shift (8 hours per day for 5 days), how many workers must be assigned this job to meet the deadline?

DrBob222 · Answer

p = #people. p x (8 hrs/1 day) x (5 days/1 week) = 1.25 hrs/car x 7,500 cars. Solve for p.

Anonymous · Answer

234