Search found 3 matches


Combined Work Problem

Can't seem to figure this one out.... Each of 10 machines works at the same constant rate doing a certain job. The amount of the time needed by the 10 machines working together, to complete the job is 16 hours. How many hours would be needed if only 8 of the machines, working together, were used to ...

by JScherman

Thu May 08, 2014 9:23 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Combined Work Problem
Replies: 2
Views: 5746

Problem #115

Machines X and Y produced identical bottles at different constant rates. Machine X, operating alone for 4 hours, filled part of the production lot; then Machine Y operating alone for 3 hours, filled the rest of this lot. How many hours would it have taken Machine X operating alone to fill the entire...

by JScherman

Fri Apr 11, 2014 6:17 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Problem #115
Replies: 1
Views: 1358

Dividing Radicals: 45-45-90 Triangle

Image

Can anyone explain how the 4 / rad2 is simplified to 2 rad2

by JScherman

Fri Mar 07, 2014 1:16 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Dividing Radicals: 45-45-90 Triangle
Replies: 2
Views: 1468