Math in the Workplace - Numbers & Operations
CORETRONICS, INC.
Manufactures Print Heads
Assembly Operator
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Job Description: Order and maintain sufficient parts
to complete customer orders. Assemble and test print heads. |
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Problem:
A print head requires 6 hammer assemblies. You currently have 173 hammer assemblies.
You are given an order to build 45 print head assemblies.
1. How many print heads can you build with the hammers you currently
have?
2. How many additional hammer assemblies will you need to complete
the 45 print heads ordered?
CORETRONICS, INC.
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Solution:
1. 173 hammers in supply 
6 hammers per print head = 28.83 print heads
Therefore, 28 print heads can be built with the hammers currently stocked.
2. 45 print heads x 6 hammers per print head = 270 total hammers
needed for entire order.
270 total hammers needed - 173 hammers in supply = 97 hammers needed to complete
the order.
This is an actual interview question used. About 40% of applicants get
it right.