IDNLearn.com provides a platform for sharing and gaining valuable knowledge. Ask any question and receive accurate, in-depth responses from our dedicated team of experts.

In 4 ​minutes, a conveyor belt moves 800 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.

Sagot :

Answer:

It takes 2 minutes 4 seconds to move the cans to storage area if both the belts are used.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given - In 4 ​minutes, a conveyor belt moves 800 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.

To find - If both belts are​ used, find how long it takes to move the cans

              to the storage area.

Proof -

Given that,

Larger belt take 4 minutes to transfer the aluminium from delivery truck to storage area.

⇒ Time taken by Larger belt = 4 min/ shifting

Also,

Smaller belt take 6 minutes to transfer the aluminium from delivery truck to storage area.

⇒ Time taken by Smaller belt = 6 min/ shifting

Now,

As we know that Time is inversely proportional to time, so

Rate of Larger Belt = [tex]\frac{1}{4}[/tex] shifting/min

Rate of Smaller Belt = [tex]\frac{1}{6}[/tex] shifting/min

Now,

Let us assume that , if both belts used then,

Total time taken = x min/shifting

Then, Rate = [tex]\frac{1}{x}[/tex] shifting/min

Now,

[tex]\frac{1}{4}[/tex]  + [tex]\frac{1}{6}[/tex]  = [tex]\frac{1}{x}[/tex]

⇒[tex]\frac{6 + 4}{24} = \frac{1}{x}[/tex]

⇒[tex]\frac{10}{24} = \frac{1}{x}[/tex]

⇒10x = 24

⇒x = [tex]\frac{24}{10}[/tex] = 2.4 minutes

∴ we get

It takes 2 minutes 4 seconds to move the cans to storage area if both the belts are used.

Thank you for participating in our discussion. We value every contribution. Keep sharing knowledge and helping others find the answers they need. Let's create a dynamic and informative learning environment together. IDNLearn.com is your go-to source for accurate answers. Thanks for stopping by, and come back for more helpful information.