In 5 minutes, a conveyor belt moves 300 pounds of recyclable aluminum from the delivery truck to a storage area. A smaller belt

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In 5 minutes, a conveyor belt moves 300 pounds of recyclable aluminum from the delivery truck to a storage area. A smaller belt

moves the same quantity of cans the same distance in 6 minutes. If both belts are used, find how long it takes to move the cans to the storage area.

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Bess [88] · Answer 1 · 2022-04-15T16:03:56+03:00

Bess [88]3 years ago

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It tells you in the question, 5 min for the larger conveyor belt and 6 for the smaller one, unless you are saying that it divides the weight equally then it would be half the time for both

In 5 ​minutes, a conveyor belt moves 300 pounds of recyclable aluminum from the delivery truck to a storage area. A smaller belt

In 5 minutes, a conveyor belt moves 300 pounds of recyclable aluminum from the delivery truck to a storage area. A smaller belt