An Airline Has Determined That Its Baggage Handlers Handle 12,000

question 17

Multiple Choice

An airline has determined that its baggage handlers handle 12,000 bags when 3 baggage handlers are on shift. What is the baggage handler productivity?

• A) 4,000 bags/shift
• B) 4,000 bags/handler
• C) 14,000 bags/shift
• D) 12,000 bags/shift
• E) 2,000 bags/handler

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Definitions:

Compounded Semiannually

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