An engineering firm is evaluating two different technologies, 'Helios' and 'Vulcan', for producing 1,000 solar panels per day. The daily input requirements for each technology are shown in the table below.
| Technology | Workers Required | Megawatt-hours (MWh) of Energy | Output (panels) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helios | 100 | 20 | 1,000 |
| Vulcan | 80 | 30 |
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