Question

A recycling plant processes an avera

Answer 1

Answer:

A

Step-by-step explanation:

Morning Rate = 3 pints/4 minutes

Afternoon Rate = 2 pints/3 minutes

Lets find the rate in pints per  hour for each. (Remember, 60 minutes in an hour). Let x be number of pints

Morning Rate = $\frac{3}{4}=\frac{x}{60}\\4x=3*60\\4x=180\\x=\frac{180}{4}\\x=45$

Afternoon Rate = $\frac{2}{3}=\frac{x}{60}\\3x=2*60\\3x=120\\x=\frac{120}{3}\\x=40$

Morning Rate = 45 pints/hr

Afternoon Rate = 40 pints/hr

The difference is 5 pints/hr

Correct answer A