From the following particulars, work out the earnings for the week of a worker under (a) straight piece rate system, (b) differential piece rate system, (c) Halsey’s premium system and (d) Rowan’s system:
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Number of working hours per week: 48 |
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Wages per hour: Rs 3.75 |
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Normal time per piece: 20 minutes |
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Rate per piece: Rs 1.50 |
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Normal output per week: 120 pieces |
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Actual output for the week: 150 pieces |
Differential piece rate: 80% of piece rate when output is below standard and 120% when output is above standard.