Problema Solution

A machine produces 264 bolts in 42 minutes. At the same rate, how many minutes would it take to produce 308 bolts?

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the rate of the machine is v = 264/42 bolts/min


let b = 308 bolts the number of bolts and t the time needed


since the rate is the same v = b/t thus we have


308/t = 264/42


by solving we find


t = 49 min


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it would take 49 minutes to produce 308 bolts.