Question

A recycling plant processes an average of 1/3 ton of glass each minute. At aproximately what rate does the recycling plant process glass, in ton per day?

Answer 1

480.

Explanation:

Answer 2

If the plant runs 24 hours per day, it processes
.. ((1/3) ton/min) * (60 min)/h * (24 h)/day = 480 ton/day

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If the plant runs 8 hours per day, it processes glass at 1/3 that rate, 160 ton/day.