Suppose there are two mechanics at a workshop. Both mechanics work 8 hour shifts. Sam, one of the mechanics, can change the oil in a car in 30 minutes or rotate the tires on a car in 80 minutes. Taylor, the other mechanic, can change the oil in a car in 15 minutes or rotate the tires on the car in 60 minutes. If Sam only changed oil on one shift, how many oil changes would be completed?
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In an 8-hour shift, Sam can work for a total of 480 minutes (since 8 hours x 60 minutes per hour = 480 minutes). Since he takes 30 minutes to change the oil in one car, he can complete 16 oil changes in that shift (480 minutes ÷ 30 minutes per oil change = 16 oil changes). So, Sam would complete a whopping 16 oil changes in one shift! Now, let’s give a shout-out to Taylor for a moment! If Taylor were to change oil instead, he could complete 32 oil changes in that same shift (since 480 minutes ÷ 15 minutes per oil change = 32 oil changes). So, feel free to place a friendly bet on who would get the title of "Champion Oil Changer" at the workshop!