A parcel delivery company delivered 103000 packages in 2001

A parcel delivery company delivered 103,000 packages in 2001 wh r n it\'s average employment was 84 drivers. In 2002 the firm handled 112,000 delivered with 96 drivers. What was the percentage change in productivity from 2001-2002?

Solution

the average productivity in 2001 is= 103,000/84= 1226.2

the productivity in 2002 is= 112,000/96= 1166.66

the productivity has been declined by= 1166.66- 1226.2/ 1226.2= -59.54/1226.2= 4.855

the productivity has been declined by 4.855%