BTGmoderatorDC wrote:In the first 2 hours after Meadow's self-service laundry opens, m large washing machines and n small washing machines are in continual use. Including the time for filling and emptying the washing machines, each load of laundry takes 30 minutes in a large washing machine and 20 minutes in a small washing machine. What is the total number of loads of laundry done at Meadow's self-service laundry during this 2-hour period?
(1) n = 3m
(2) 2m + 3n = 55
OA B
Source: Official Guide
Given that each load of laundry takes 30 minutes in a large washing machine, in 2 hours, there will be 4 loads per machine. Since there are m large machines, there would be 4m load; similarly, given that each load of laundry takes 20 minutes in a small washing machine, in 2 hours, there will be 6 loads per machine. Since there are n small machines, there would be 6n load.
Thus, total number of load = 4m + 6n.
So, we have to get the value of 4m + 6n.
Let's take each statement one by one.
(1) n = 3m
total number of load = 4m + 6n = total load = 4m + 6*3m = 22m. Can't get the value. Insufficient.
(2) 2m + 3n = 55
=> total number of load = 4m + 6n = 2(2m + 3n) = 2*55 = 110. Sufficient.
The correct answer:
B
Hope this helps!
-Jay
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