Problem 1: A manufacturing plant is capable of producing 10 tons of product per day when run three shifts with no breakdowns and plenty of raw materials. Over the past week, the plant has produced an average of 7.3 tons per day because the third shift has devoted much of their time to preventive maintenance. What is the utilization of the plant?
a. 10 tons/day
b. 7.3 tons/day
c. 137%
d. 73%
Problem 2. A manufacturing plant is capable of producing 10 tons of product per day when run three shifts with no breakdowns and plenty of raw materials. Over the past week, the plant has produced an average of 7.3 tons per day since the third shift has devoted much of their time to preventive maintenance. What is the capacity of the plant?
a. 10 tons/day
b. 7.3 tons/day
c. 73%
d. 137%
Problem 3. A lumber mill is capable of producing 10,000 board feet of lumber per day when run ten hours per day with minimal breaks. Over the past year, forestry legislation has reduced the availability of raw materials, so the mill has produced an average of 4,575 board feet per day. What is the capacity of the plant?
a. 4,575 board feet/day
b. 10,000 board feet/day
c. 45.75%
d. 219%
Problem 4. A lumber mill is capable of producing 10,000 board feet of lumber per day when run ten hours per day with minimal breaks. Over the past year, forestry legislation has reduced the availability of raw materials, so the mill has produced an average of 4,575 board feet per day. What is the utilization of the plant?
a. 4,575 board feet/day
b. 10,000 board feet/day
c. 219%
d. 45.75%