SOLUTION: A copy machine makes 209 copies in 4 minutes and 45 seconds. How many copies does it make per minute?

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Question 928665: A copy machine makes
209
copies in
4
minutes and
45
seconds. How many copies does it make per minute?
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, ewatrrr:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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A copy machine makes
209
copies in
4
minutes and
45
seconds. How many copies does it make per minute?
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Use a proportion::
x/1 = 209/45
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x = 4.64 copies per minute
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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4min and 45sec = 4.75min (45/60 = 3/4 = .75)
209%2F%284.75min%29+=+x%2F%281min%29
x = 209/4.75 = 44min