A binary separator sorts glass according to color, with clear glass being the intended material recovered and colored glass being the intended material rejected. Glass enters the separator at a rate of 1575 pounds per hour with clear glass being 1500 pounds per hour. The separator recovers clear glass at the rate of 1350 lbs per hour and rejects colored glass at the rate of 50 pounds per hour.
a) What is the percent recovery of the clear glass in the product stream?
A. 85.7%
B. 98.2%
C. 90%
D. 66.7%
E. 75.0%
b)What is the overall efficiency of the separator?
A. 60%
B. 98.2%
C. 86%
D. 77.5%
E. 90%