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Operating at the same constant rate, 4 identical machines can produce a total of 220 candles per minute. At this rate, how many candles could 10 such machines produce in 5 minutes?
(A) 512
(B) 2,200
(C) 2,750
(D) 11,000
(E) 44,000
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(A) 512
(B) 2,200
(C) 2,750
(D) 11,000
(E) 44,000
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The formula in this case is \(items = machines*time*rate\). Thus, substituting, we get the rate as \(220=4*1*x\) x = 55.
Then, we can use this rate to compute the number of candles as \(items = 10*5*55 = 2,750\).
Answer C
Then, we can use this rate to compute the number of candles as \(items = 10*5*55 = 2,750\).
Answer C
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Bunuel wrote:
Operating at the same constant rate, 4 identical machines can produce a total of 220 candles per minute. At this rate, how many candles could 10 such machines produce in 5 minutes?
(A) 512
(B) 2,200
(C) 2,750
(D) 11,000
(E) 44,000
(A) 512
(B) 2,200
(C) 2,750
(D) 11,000
(E) 44,000
We can determine the rate of 10 machines with the following proportion:
4/220 = 10/x
4x = 2200
x = 550
We know that 10 machines can produce 550 candles in one minute. Thus, in 5 minutes, 10 machines can produce 550 x 5 = 2750 candles.
Answer: C
