Asked by Mojeed George on Jul 22, 2024

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In the chocolate factory segment of a business, 4,000 pounds of candy can be produced from 1,750 pounds of chocolate. What is the chocolate productivity ratio?

A) 0.4375
B) 2.29
C) 2.67
D) 43.75

Productivity Ratio

A measure of the efficiency of production or output in relation to input, typically expressed as output per unit of input.

Chocolate Factory

A facility where cocoa beans are processed and turned into various chocolate products.

Candy Produced

The quantity of confectionery items manufactured within a given timeframe, often measured for industry or individual business performance.

  • Clarify the idea of productivity and highlight its relevance in the context of operations management.
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Laura ThompsonJul 23, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The chocolate productivity ratio is calculated by dividing the output (pounds of candy produced) by the input (pounds of chocolate used), which is 4,000 / 1,750 = 2.29.