SOLUTION: A machine can make 6 parts in 8 minutes. How many can it make in 40 minutes? How do you do this problem above?

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Question 555757: A machine can make 6 parts in 8 minutes. How many can it make in 40 minutes?
How do you do this problem above?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
+6%2F8+=+3%2F4+ parts/min
This is +3%2F4+ of a part in +1+ minute
+%28+%28+3%2F4%29+%2F+1+%29%2A40+=+30+ parts
Note that ( parts/min )*( min ) = parts
They can make 30 parts in 40 minutes