A processing machine crushes 3 1/4 kilograms of dried fruit in 3/4 minute.
What is the rate in kilograms per minute at which the machine crushes dried fruits?
To find the rate at which the machine crushes dried fruits in kilograms per minute, you can divide the amount of dried fruit crushed by the time taken to crush it.
Amount of dried fruit crushed: 3 1/4 kilograms = 13/4 = 13/4 kilograms
Time taken to crush: 3/4 minute
Rate = amount of dried fruit crushed / time taken
Rate = (13/4) / (3/4)
Rate = (13/4) * (4/3)
Rate = 13/3
Therefore, the machine crushes dried fruits at a rate of 4 1/3 kilograms per minute.