Ashley Technology Inc. manufactures a scrambling device for cellular telephones. The device's main component is a delicate part, CT140. CT140 is easily damaged and requires careful handling. Once damaged, it must be discarded. The firm hires only skilled laborers to manufacture and install CT140; however, some are still damaged. Robotic instruments process all other parts. Ashley's operating data for 2 years are as follows: Units manufactured Number of CT140 used 2019 Number of direct labor hours spent Cost of CT140 per unit $ Direct labor wage rate per hour $ 750,000 900,000 150,000 156 56 2018 1,000,000 $ 1,050,000 200,000 $135 62 Assume that fixed manufacturing costs are $50 million in both 2018 and 2019. Required: 1. Compute the total productivity ratios for 2018 and 2019

Ashley Technology Inc. manufactures a scrambling device for cellular telephones. The device's main component is a delicate part, CT140. CT140 is easily damaged and requires careful handling. Once damaged, it must be discarded. The firm hires only skilled laborers to manufacture and install CT140; however, some are still damaged. Robotic instruments process all other parts. Ashley's operating data for 2 years are as follows: Units manufactured Number of CT140 used 2019 Number of direct labor hours spent Cost of CT140 per unit $ Direct labor wage rate per hour $ 750,000 900,000 150,000 156 56 2018 1,000,000 $ 1,050,000 200,000 $135 62 Assume that fixed manufacturing costs are $50 million in both 2018 and 2019. Required: 1. Compute the total productivity ratios for 2018 and 2019

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