2.1. Cost Calculation for 5 Scrapers

Try these first

1. 1.

   Calculate the production of five scrapers given their productivity is 636.89 bank cubic meters.

   Hint

   Refer to the definitions provided in the glossary.

2. 2.

   What is the unit cost for five scrapers using the total cost of ₹44.12?

   Hint

   Break down the total cost into per unit production as explained.

3. 3.

   What is the productivity rate for five scrapers?

   • 564.50 bank cubic meters
   • 636.89 bank cubic meters
   • 723.36 bank cubic meters

   Hint

   Refer back to the productivity calculations in the section.

4. 4.

   Is it true that using six scrapers will always be more cost-effective?

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the relationship between cost and output.

5. 5.

   Calculate the total cost and unit cost if we switch from five to six scrapers while keeping the same pusher.

   Hint

   Use the same formula for calculating costs.

6. 6.

   Analyze why it might be beneficial to reduce scrapers and enhance pusher capacity instead.

   Hint

   Think about the relationship between scrapers and production flow.