If the scrap rate for each step could be cut in half how


A production process consists of a three step operation. The scrap rate is 10 percent for the first step and 6 percent for the other two steps.
a. If the desired daily output is 450 units, how many units must be started to allow for loss due to scrap?
b. If the scrap rate for each step could be cut in half, how many units would this save in terms of the scrap allowance?
c. If the scrap represents a cost of $ 10 per unit, how much is it costing the company per day for the original scrap rate?

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