SOLUTION: In 10 minutes, a conveyor belt can move 1,000 bushels of corn into a storage bin. A smaller belt can move 1,000 bushels to the storage bin in 16 minutes. If both belts are used, ho

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Misc -> SOLUTION: In 10 minutes, a conveyor belt can move 1,000 bushels of corn into a storage bin. A smaller belt can move 1,000 bushels to the storage bin in 16 minutes. If both belts are used, ho      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 869443: In 10 minutes, a conveyor belt can move 1,000 bushels of corn into a storage bin. A smaller belt can move 1,000 bushels to the storage bin in 16 minutes. If both belts are used, how long will it take to move 1,000 bushels to the storage bin?
Thank you! :)) x
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1000/10=100 a minute
1000/16=62.5 a minute

100t+62.5t=1000
162.5t=1000
a little over 6 minutes 9.23 seconds