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A machine produces 440 bolts in 48 minutes. At the same rate, how many bolts would be produced in 30 minutes?

A machine produces 440 bolts in 48 minutes. At the same rate, how many bolts would be produced in 30 minutes?
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A machine produces 440 bolts in 48 minutes. At the same rate, how many bolts would be produced in 30 minutes?

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The units you want is
(bolts)/(min), so you set up the following equation:

(440\ bolts)/(48\ mins) = (x)/(30\ mins) \\ 440*30=48*x\\ 13200=48x\\ x=(13200)/(48)=275 (bolts)/(min)
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