C&M Machining Is Developing Plans for a Dedicated Production Line

question 2

Multiple Choice

C&M Machining is developing plans for a dedicated production line and needs to determine how many drill presses will be needed. Engineering estimates are that one drill press will be able to process 120 parts per hour. Daily demand is 2,400 parts. C&M operates one 8-hour shift per day. How many drill presses are needed to meet the capacity requirements?

• A) 2 drills
• B) 3 drills
• C) 4 drills
• D) 5 drills

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