A computer manufacturer assembled 21,000 computers in October. For the month of November, they expect to double production. If a worker can assemble one computer per day, how many workers will be needed to complete the job in 28 days?
a. 1,500 workers
b. 750 workers
c. 1,429 workers
d. 4,500 workers
21,000 / 28 = ?
I think you would then multiply that by 2, since it says to expect double production..?
Oops! You're right, Jen. :-)
42,000 / 28 = ?
1,500 workers
To find the number of workers needed, we first need to calculate the total number of computers that will be assembled in November.
In October, 21,000 computers were assembled. Since the production is expected to double in November, the total number of computers assembled in November will be:
21,000 x 2 = 42,000 computers
Now, let's find out how many computers a worker can assemble in 28 days. Since a worker can assemble one computer per day, in 28 days, a worker can assemble:
1 x 28 = 28 computers
To calculate the number of workers needed, divide the total number of computers assembled in November by the number of computers a worker can assemble in 28 days:
42,000 / 28 = 1,500 workers
Therefore, the answer is option a. 1,500 workers.