An Installer Finds That It Takes 5 Minutes to Cut

question 10

Short Answer

An installer finds that it takes 5 minutes to cut out a duct. It then takes 4 minutes to bend the metal and 6 minutes to lap and seal it. If the installer works 45 minutes out of each hour, how many ducts can be made in a 40-hour week?

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Definitions:

Coercive Power

Coercive power is the capability to force someone to do something against their will, often through threats or punishment.

Sanctions

Measures taken by countries or international bodies to enforce international laws or norms, often through economic restrictions or penalties.

Punishments

Punishments entail the imposition of a penalty or negative consequence on an individual or group in response to undesirable behavior, aiming to deter such actions in the future.

Collaborative Team

A group of individuals who work together effectively by sharing knowledge, tools, and efforts to achieve a common goal.