SOLUTION: A machine can box 300 pounds of raisins in an hour and a half. How long will it take the machine to box 500 pounds? How many pounds of raisins can the machine box in 8 hours?

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Question 597111: A machine can box 300 pounds of raisins in an hour and a half. How long will it take the machine to box 500 pounds? How many pounds of raisins can the machine box in 8 hours?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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300/1.5=600/3=200 pounds in an hour
500/200=2.5 hours for 500 pounds
200*8=1600 pounds in 8 hours