SOLUTION: In a factory, a machine produces 55 items in 2 hours. Which of the following equation shows the number of hours, h, used to the number of items, x, produced? In how many hours can

Question 386608: In a factory, a machine produces 55 items in 2 hours. Which of the following equation shows the number of hours, h, used to the number of items, x, produced? In how many hours can 275 items be produced?
a) x=27.5h,9
b) h=27.5x,9
c) h=27.5x,10
d) x=27.5h,10
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!



Hi

machine produces 55 items in 2 hours, 27.5 in one hr

 x = 27.5*h      275 items/27.5 = h = 10hr 

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