The threading of G.I. pipes for installation of water system may be accomplished using two competing threading machines. Data for each are as follows: Mechanical threader 35,000 pesos Electric powered threader 55,000 pesos 80 pesos per hour Cost of machine Machine operator Helper Productivity (pipes/hour) 45 pesos per hour 5 pesos per pipe threaded 3 pipes per hour 15 pipes per hour 50 centavos per pipe threaded Power If a) 900 b) 1500 pipes need to be threaded for this project, which machine should be bought and used? Solution: a. 900 PIPES Cost items Mechanical threader Electric powered threader Cost of machine Operator Helper Power Total b. 1500 PIPES Cost items Mechanical threader Electric powered threader Cost of machine Operator Helper Power Total Decision:

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The threading of G.I. pipes for installation of water system may be accomplished using two
competing threading machines. Data for each are as follows:
Electric powered threader
55,000 pesos
Mechanical threader
Cost of machine
Machine operator
Helper
Productivity (pipes/hour)
35,000 pesos
45 pesos per hour
5 pesos per pipe threaded
3 pipes per hour
80 pesos per hour
15 pipes per hour
Power
50 centavos per pipe threaded
If a) 900 b) 1500 pipes need to be threaded for this project, which machine should be bought and
used?
Solution:
a. 900 PIPES
Cost items
Mechanical threader
Electric powered threader
Cost of machine
Operator
Helper
Power
Total
b. 1500 PIPES
Cost items
Mechanical threader
Electric powered threader
Cost of machine
Operator
Helper
Power
Total
Decision:
Transcribed Image Text:PROBLEM: The threading of G.I. pipes for installation of water system may be accomplished using two competing threading machines. Data for each are as follows: Electric powered threader 55,000 pesos Mechanical threader Cost of machine Machine operator Helper Productivity (pipes/hour) 35,000 pesos 45 pesos per hour 5 pesos per pipe threaded 3 pipes per hour 80 pesos per hour 15 pipes per hour Power 50 centavos per pipe threaded If a) 900 b) 1500 pipes need to be threaded for this project, which machine should be bought and used? Solution: a. 900 PIPES Cost items Mechanical threader Electric powered threader Cost of machine Operator Helper Power Total b. 1500 PIPES Cost items Mechanical threader Electric powered threader Cost of machine Operator Helper Power Total Decision:
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