Discussion Question 1-16 (LO 1-2) The Atlas company makes weight lifting... The Atlas company makes weight...

 

 

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Discussion Question 1-16 (LO 1-2) The Atlas company makes weight lifting... The Atlas company makes weight lifting equipment. They are in the process of automating and have added $5 million in capital equipment to their operations and reduced the labor content. Has this resulted in increased productivity based on the following numbers? What is the productivity gain or loss as a percentage? Output (sales) $million Labor (payroll) $million Capital Has this resulted in increased productivity Productivity ratio Yes increase Year 1 $358.5 Annual Year 2 Inflation $361.4 2% $110.4 $100.6 3% $ 60.2 $ 65.2 0% Discussion Question 1-16 (LO 1-2) The Atlas company makes weight lifting... The Atlas company makes weight lifting equipment. They are in the process of automating and have added $5 million in capital equipment to their operations and reduced the labor content. Has this resulted in increased productivity based on the following numbers? What is the productivity gain or loss as a percentage? Output (sales) $million Labor (payroll) $million Capital Has this resulted in increased productivity Productivity ratio Yes increase Year 1 $358.5 Annual Year 2 Inflation $361.4 2% $110.4 $100.6 3% $ 60.2 $ 65.2 0%