Table 1 shows the output of two workers at an orchard. Both workers use the same tools and work for five hours. Worker Crates of apples picked Hours worked ...

Assessment: Economics 9214 | Paper 1 Mock 01 | Written Paper 1 Subject: Economics - 9214

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Table 1 shows the output of two workers at an orchard. Both workers use the same tools and work for five hours.

WorkerCrates of apples pickedHours worked
Amira455
Ben305

(a) Calculate Amira's labour productivity in crates per hour. [2]
(b) Which worker has the higher labour productivity? [1]
(c) Explain one possible reason for the difference shown in Table 1. [1]

Answer Details
  1. (a) Labour productivity is output per worker per unit of time.
    \[\frac{45\text{ crates}}{5\text{ hours}}=9\text{ crates per hour}\]
    Amira's labour productivity is 9 crates per hour. [2]
  2. (b) Amira has the higher labour productivity. [1] She picks 9 crates per hour, compared with Ben's \(30\div5=6\) crates per hour.
  3. (c) Amira may have more experience, better skills, or work faster. [1] Since both use the same tools and work the same hours, a difference in worker skill or speed is a valid explanation.

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