Question

A copy machine makes 136 copies in 4 minutes and 15 seconds. How many copies does it make per minute?

Answer 1

The copy machine makes 32 copies per minute.

Explanation:

Given that a copy machine makes 136 copies in 4 minutes and 15 seconds, to determine how many copies does it make per minute, the following calculation must be performed:

15 seconds = 0.25 minutes

136 / 4.25 = X

32 = X

Therefore, the copy machine makes 32 copies per minute.