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A machine in an office can shred 65 sheets of paper every 5 seconds. How many sheets of paper can the machine shred in 60 seconds?

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User Halberdier
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Answer:

780 sheets of paper

Explanation:

User Millport
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Answer:

780 sheets

Explanation:

we know that

A machine can shred 65 sheets of paper every 5 seconds

so

using proportion

Find out how many sheets of paper can the machine shred in 60 seconds

User StanleyH
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