Which of the Following Shows the Correct Relationship for Productivity

question 101

Multiple Choice

Which of the following shows the correct relationship for productivity, outputs, and inputs?

• A) productivity = (inputs/outputs)
• B) productivity = [(inputs × outputs)/100]
• C) outputs = (productivity/inputs)
• D) productivity = (outputs/inputs)
• E) inputs = (productivity/outputs)

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Definitions:

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