Time & Work · Question 19 · Easy

Three identical machines pack 1,800 boxes in 4 hours. How many boxes will 5 such machines pack in 6 hours?

  1. 5,400 boxes
  2. 4,500 boxes
  3. 4,000 boxes
  4. 3,600 boxes
Answer and explanation

Answer: B. 4,500 boxes

Explanation: One machine packs 1,800 ÷ (3 × 4) = 150 boxes per hour. So 5 machines in 6 hours pack 5 × 6 × 150 = 4,500 boxes.

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