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While working alone at their constant rates computer X can process 240 files in 4 hours, and comp Y 240 files in 8 hrs. If all files processed by these comp. are the same size how long would it take the two comp. working at the same time at their respective constant rates, to process a total of 240 files?

A. 2hrs

B. 2hrs 20 min

C. 2hrs 40 min

D. 6hrs

E. 6hrs 20 min

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  1. 6 February, 19:50
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    Answer: c) 2hrs 40 min

    Explanation:

    Rate of working of Computer X is = 240 files / (4 * 60min)

    = 1 file / min

    Rate of working of Computer Y is = 240files / (8*60min)

    = 0.5 file/min

    The combined rate for computer X & Y is = 1 + 0.5 = 1.5 file / mins.

    Therefore, time taken to process 240 files is = 240/1.5

    = 160mins

    = 2hrs 40mins
  2. 6 February, 19:52
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    2hrs 40 min
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