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1) Mary is packing boxe at the packing factory. Mary

packs boxes at a rate of 10 boxes every 6 minutes
Roger packs boxes at a rate of 15 boxes every 8
minutes
Who has that fastest rate per minute?

2 Answers

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Answer:

Roger

Explanation:

Mary packs at 1.66

Roger packs at 1.87

User Marcos Aguayo
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Answer:

Roger

Explanation:

Find the rate they pack each box.

10/6 = 1.7 (Rounded)

Mary packs 1.7 boxes each minute.

15/8 = 1.9 (Rounded)

Roger packs 1.9 boxes each minute.

Roger packs faster.

User Taylor Kidd
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