Given W = D * U for an Effort-Driven Task

question 13

Short Answer

Given W = D * U for an effort-driven task. Assume an 8-hour workday. Initially, task R was assigned to Bob. Bob was expected to accomplish 32 hours of work in five days. Bob was expected to be 100% available to work on task R during the entire five days. However, Bob left the company and will be replaced by Sam. Sam's efficiency rate is 90%. If Sam is only 70% available, Sam will require __________ hours to complete task R.

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Definitions:

Costs

Expenses incurred in the process of producing or acquiring goods and services, including materials, labor, and overhead.

Depreciation

A method of allocating the cost of a tangible or physical asset over its useful life.

Sales

The activity or business of selling goods or services.

Minimum Bid Price

The lowest price at which a seller is willing to sell an asset in an auction or market.