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America's semiconductor manufacturers face a problem. Not enough workers to meet the ever-increasing demand. What to do?

Did you take algebra? If you were like me, this thought may have crossed your mind:

Why do I need to learn this stuff? I'm never gonna use it for anything!

Here's a situation where you can.

Let x = # semiconductors 

Let y = # workers 

Let z = # hours

Say it takes 2 workers 2 hours to make 1 semiconductor, then

2y = x

2z = x

If there's only 1 worker available, what's the result?

y = 1/2 x

1 worker would be able to make 1/2 a semiconductor in 2 hours.

It would take 4 hours for 1 worker to make 1 semiconductor.

The manufacturers wouldn't want to double the time it takes to make 1 semiconductor.

And they're facing a shortage of workers..

What's the solution?

Manufacture quarterconductors!

 
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/19/us/politics/semiconductor-worker-shortage.html