If a factory has installed Automatons it must schedule Automaton Technicians to service them. This "service" mainly entails programming them and keeping their arms and sensors in good order. The following schedule indicates the number of technicians needed by Automaton type. Accordingly, for a factory that had eight (8) Auto1s and twelve (12) Auto2s, six (6) [(8*.25)+(12*.30)=5.6] Auto Techs would be needed at the quarter's beginning. You will note that this is not a perfect ratio but it is the "best" one that is available.
AUTOMATON COVERAGE REQUIREMENTS
Automaton Technicians
Auto1 0.25
Auto2 0.30
The salaries for Auto Techs appear as part of the country unit's General Administration expense. In this case the wage bill for the required Automaton Technicians would amount to US$72,758 (6*8*5*13*23.32 = 72758.4) if they were used in an American plant.