An automobile emissions testing center has six inspectors and tests 50 vehicles per hour. Each inspector can inspect 12 vehicles per hour. How many inspectors would the center require to have a target utilization of 90 percent
A) Two
B) Three
C) Seven
D) Five

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To find the number of inspectors needed for 90% utilization, calculate the total inspection capacity required: 50 vehicles/hour ÷ 0.9 = 55.56 vehicles/hour. Each inspector can inspect 12 vehicles/hour, so 55.56 ÷ 12 = 4.63. Rounding up, the center needs 5 inspectors.

An Automobile Emissions Testing Center Has Six Inspectors and Tests