There are 6 members in a technology club but only 4 computers. The club meets for 60 minutes. Each member wants to have an equal amount of computer time. How much time should each member have?---How to set up the problem.

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There are 6 members in a technology club but only 4 computers.  The club meets for 60 minutes.  Each member wants to have an equal amount of computer time.  How much time should each member have?---How to set up the problem.

loser66 · Answer

4 computers, 60 minute meeting, that means 4*60 minutes the computers work, right?

loser66 · Answer

4*60 = 240 minutes, and 240/6 members = 40 minutes/member
got what I mean?

anonymous · Answer

How did you know how to do that? I see how you got the answer but how did you know how to do that?