SOLUTION: Printer A makes 325 copies in 4 min. Printer B makes 15% more copies in 7 min. Which printer is faster?

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Question 1015809:
Printer A makes 325 copies in 4 min. Printer B makes 15% more copies in 7 min. Which printer is faster?
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Printer A makes 325 copies in 4 min. Printer B makes 15% more copies in 7 min. Which printer is faster?
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Rate of printer A is 325%2F4 copies per minute.

Rate of printer B is %28325%2A1.15%29%2F7 copies per minute.

Calculate the rates and compare.