Question

Machine A produces 75 fishing lures per minute. Machine B produces 50 of the same lure per minute. How long will it take both machines running to produce 2100 fishing lures? A.14.4 minutes B.16.8 minutes C.18.2 minutes D.20.7 minutes

Answer 1

Answer: Option B

16.8 minutes

Explanation:

Machine A produces 75 fishing lures per minute.

Machine B produces 50 fishing lures per minute.

Let's call t time in minutes.

So we want to know how long it will take to produce 2100 fishing lures

We propose the following equation

`75t + 50t = 2100`

Now we solve for t

`125t = 2100`

`t = 16.8\ min`

The answer is Option B