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Analysis of Competing Manufacturing Processes
A company is analyzing two different manufacturing processes, Process X and Process Y, to produce computer chips.
- Process X uses 4 technicians and 200 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of energy to produce 1,000 chips per day.
- Process Y uses 5 technicians and 225 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of energy to produce 1,250 chips per day.
Based on the provided data, which process represents the more energy-intensive technology? Explain your reasoning and show the calculation that supports your conclusion.
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