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  • 28-12-2015
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A machine can weave 40 inches of fabric in 12 minutes. How long will it take for the machine to weave 100 inches of fabric?

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  • 28-12-2015

I think it's 30 because you have to divide 12 by 40 and multiply the answer by 100.

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Anonymous Anonymous
  • 28-12-2015

Here, we need to set up a proportion.

40/12 = 100/x

Cross multiply.

40x = 40x
100
12 = 1200

40x = 1200
40x/40 = 1200/40
x= 1200/40 
x= 30

Final answer: It will take 30 minutes to weave 100 inches of fabric. 


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