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A copy machine can print

480 copies every four minutes how many copies can It print in 10 minutes

User GeekPeek
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Answer:

1200

Explanation:

480/4=120 copies per minute

120x10=1200 copies every 10 minutes

I hope this helps!

User Kex
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Answer:

1200 copies

Explanation:

We can use ratios to solve

480 copies x copies

------------------ = -------------

4 minutes 10 minutes

Using cross products

480* 10 = 4x

Divide each side by 4

4800/4 = 4x/4

1200 =x

User Derpy
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