Answer: The copy machine makes 171 copies in 4 minutes and 45 seconds.
Explanation:
Let's dissect the question. The copy machine makes 36 copies per minute.
36 per min.
To see how many copies it makes in 4 minutes and 45 seconds, we multiply 36 * 4.75. 45 seconds is 3/4ths of a minute, or 0.75 of a minute.

It makes 171 copies in 4 minutes and 45 seconds.