As Part of a Quality-Control Program, the Chess Sets Manufactured

question 170

Short Answer

As part of a quality-control program, the chess sets manufactured by Jones Brothers are subjected to a final inspection before packing. The rate of increase in the number of sets checked per hour by an inspector t hours into the 8
A.M. to 10 morning shift is approximately
How many sets does the average inspector check during a morning shift? (Hint: N(0) = 0.)
__________ sets

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