Given:
A pump can dispose of sludge at the rate of 8,400 lb/h .
Required:
How many pounds can be disposed of per minute?
Explanation:
The rate of disposal of sludge per hour = 8400 lb
The rate of disposal of sludge per minute =
[tex]\frac{8400}{60}=140\text{ lb}[/tex]
Final Answer:
The pump can dispose of 140 pounds of sludge per minute.
