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4 November, 19:28

Students are collecting canned goods for a local food pantry. Last year 12 students were able to distribute 1000 flyers in nine hours. This year there are 15 students handing out the same number of flyers. How long should it take them?

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  1. 4 November, 19:56
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    7.2 h

    Step-by-step explanation:

    The time required is inversely proportional to the number of students.

    t = k/n or

    tn = k

    Let t1 and n1 represent last year

    and t2 and n2 represent this year. Then

    t1n1 = t2n2

    dа ta:

    t1 = 9 h; n1 = 12 students

    t2 = ?; n2 = 15 students

    Calculation:

    9 * 12 = t2 * 15

    108 = 15t2

    t2 = 108/15 = 7.2 h

    It will take the students 7.2 h to distribute the flyers.
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