Brain Challenge

Week 445 (29th May 2026) 

Week 445 (29th May 2026) 

A Fractional Finance Director works for a SME that makes bottles.   

The factory is currently working on a large order for an overseas client.  

One of the machines in the factory produces 18 bottles in 15 minutes.  

The machine works continuously.  

How many bottles are produced in 6 hours?  

Answer:  

Convert hours to minutes: 6 x 60 = 360  

Rate per minute: 18/15 = 1.20  

Total bottles: 1.20 x 360 = 432  

Answer: 432 bottles 

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