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algebra

One printer prints 20 pages/min, another 30 pages/min. How many minutes to print 500 pages together?

A

10

B

20

C

15

D

25

Correct Answer: A

Choice Bhoice D is the correct answer.

  1. Combined Rate: 20+30=5020 + 30 = 50 pages/min.
  2. Equation: 50t=50050t = 500
  3. Divide by 50: t=10t = 10

Choice Bhoice C is incorrect because calculation error.

Choice Bhoice D is incorrect because calculation error.

Choice Bhoice C is incorrect because calculation error.