PSLE One copier took 60 minutes while another took 120 minutes to print the same number of leaflets. The faster copier printed 3 more leaflets per minute than the slower one.
- The slower copier completed the job at 2.36 p.m. At what time was the printing started?
- What was the total number of leaflets printed by the two copiers?
(a)
120 min before 2.36 p.m. = 12.36 p.m.
Time that the printing started for the slower copier = 12.36 p.m.
(b)
Extra leaflets that the faster copier printed in 60 min
= 60 x 3
= 180
Difference in the time needed to print the leaflets
= 120 - 60
= 60 min
Speed of the slower copier
= 180 ÷ 60
= 3
Number of leaflets printed by the slower copier
= 120 x 3
= 360
Both copiers printed the same number of leaflets.
Number of leaflets printed by the 2 copiers
= 2 x 360
= 720
Answer(s): (a) 12.36 p.m.; (b) 720