Question

A certain computer can perform a maximum number of operations per second. If this computer is running at 40%

of the maximum and is performing 30 operations per second, what is the maximum number of operations the
computer can perform per second? Round your answer to the nearest whole number.
1. 70 operations per second
2. 12 operations per second
3. 1,200 operations per second
4. 75 operations per second

Answer 1

Explanation:

Let's represent the maximum number of operations per second as "x".

If the computer is running at 40% of the maximum, it is performing 0.4x operations per second.

We are given that the computer is performing 30 operations per second, so we can set up an equation:

0.4x = 30

Solving for x:

x = 75

Therefore, the maximum number of operations the computer can perform per second is 75.

So, the correct answer is 4. 75 operations per second.