Answer: it will take the faster computer 15 minutes to do the job on its own.
Step-by-step explanation:
Let t represent the number of minutes it will take the faster computer to do the job on its own. It means that the rate at which it does the job per minute is 1/t
If it takes the slower computer 30 minutes to do the job on its own. It means that the rate at which it does the job on its own per minute is 1/30
By working together, they would work simultaneously and their individual rates are additive. Working together it takes two computers 10 minutes to send out a company's email. It means that the rate at which both computers work together per minute is 1/10 Therefore,
1/t + 1/30 = 1/10
Cross multiplying by 30x, it becomes
3x = x + 30
3x - x = 30
2x = 30
x = 30/2
x = 15 minutes
Answer:
10
Step-by-step explanation:
If you think about it, the question is asking us to find the greatest common factor, or GCF, of the two numbers, 24 and 18.
First, find all of the factors of 24.
The factors are: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24
Next, find the factors of 18.
The factors are: 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18
List out all of the factors that both of the numbers have.
The factors are: 1, 2, 3, 6
Whichever is the greatest of these numbers is the GCF.
The GCF is 6, so the greatest number of groups he can make and still be able to win is 6.
Hope this helps!
