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Operating at the same constant rate, 4 identical machines can produce a total of 220 candles per minute. At this rate,

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Operating at the same constant rate, 4 identical machines can produce a total of 220 candles per minute. At this rate, how many candles could 10 such machines produce in 5 minutes?

(A) 512
(B) 2,200
(C) 2,750
(D) 11,000
(E) 44,000



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Re: Operating at the same constant rate, 4 identical machines can produce a total of 220 candles per minute. At this rat

by Brent@GMATPrepNow » Tue Sep 08, 2020 4:00 am
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Mon Sep 07, 2020 6:06 pm
 Operating at the same constant rate, 4 identical machines can produce a total of 220 candles per minute. At this rate, how many candles could 10 such machines produce in 5 minutes?

(A) 512
(B) 2,200
(C) 2,750
(D) 11,000
(E) 44,000



OA C

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Given: 4 machines produce 220 candles per ONE minute
So, 1 machine produces 55 candles per ONE minute
Therefore, 10 machines produce 550 candles per ONE minute
And 10 machines produce 2750 candles per FIVE minute

Answer: C

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