Running at the same constant rate, 4 identical machines can produce a total of 16 bottles per minute. At this rate, how many bottles could 8 such machines produce in 3 minutes?
Choose one: A) 11 B) 92 C) 96 D) 174 E) 115
Let's take the approach that uses the answer choices to eliminate wasted time.   16/4= 
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4. 8 machines= 32 per minute. 3 minutes worth = 96 bottles.   Looking at the answers it is clear...we can only choose (96)   THE 96ORRE96T ANSWER IS 96.
<result>C</result>
Running at the same constant rate, 4 identical machines can produce a total of 16 bottles per minute. At this rate, how many bottles could 8 such machines produce in 3 minutes?