Given parameters:
Number of pencils = pencils
Time taken = minutes
Unknown:
Number of pencils produced in 1 minute;
Solution:
To solve this problem, let us first find the rate of the machine;
Rate of machine =
Rate of machine = = = pencils/minute
Now, number of pencils produces in 1 minute;
Number of pencils = rate of machine x time taken
Number of pencils = pencils/ min x 1 min
Number of pencils = pencils
The number of pencils produced in 1 minute is