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A machine packs boxes at constant rate of 2/3of a box every 1/2minute what is the number of boxes per minute that the machine pack

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2/3 box per 1/2 minute 2(2/3) box per 2(1/2) minute The answer is 4/3 box per minute I hope that's help !
User Matan Yadaev
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(2/3) of the box is done in (1/2) minute.

The 1 whole fraction of the box will be done in (1/2) ÷ (2/3) = 1/2 × 3/2 = 3/4 minutes

1 box is packed in (3/4) minutes.

Number of boxes per minute = (1 box) / (3/4) minute = 4/3 boxes per minute.
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