Question

It takes 48 minutes for 6 printing machines to produce a batch of
newspapers.
a) How many minutes would it take just 1 machine?
b) How many minutes would it take 8 machines?

Answer 1

Answer(s):

• a) For just 1 machine, it would take 8 minutes.
• b) for 8 machines, it would take 64 minutes.

Solution For Part A:

First, let's write the equation.

• => 48 minutes = 6 printing machines

Now, let's divide 6 both sides.

• => 8 minutes = 1 printing machine

Hence, for just 1 machine, it would take 8 minutes.

Solution For Part B:

In the previous part, we know how much time it would take for 1 minute. Using that info, let's find how much time would 8 machines take.

• => 8 minutes = 1 printing machine
• => 8 x 8 minutes = 8 printing machines
• => 64 minutes = 8 printing machines

Hence, for 8 machines, it would take 64 minutes.

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