Introduction

The efficiency in productivity often relies on the correct allocation of time and collaboration between team members. In this scenario, we examine the berry-collecting speeds of Anita and Disha and how their combined efforts, along with the premature consumption by their young sister Neha, affect the total number of berries saved.

Individual Berry Collecting Speeds

First, let's determine the individual collection rates of Anita and Disha.

Anita’s Berry Collection

Anita can collect 10 berries in 15 minutes. To determine how many berries Anita can collect in one minute, we perform the following calculation:

Anita's collection rate  10 berries / 15 minutes
Anita's collection rate  0.67berries per minute

Over the course of a day, with 24 hours in a day, Anita's total collection in a day can be calculated as follows:

Total berries in a day (Anita)  0.67 berries/minute * 60 minutes/hour * 24 hours
Total berries in a day (Anita)  960 berries

Disha's Berry Collection

Disha collects 20 berries in 20 minutes, so we can calculate her collection rate as follows:

Disha's collection rate  20 berries / 20 minutes
Disha's collection rate  1 berry per minute

Similarly, we calculate Disha's total berry collection for a day:

Total berries in a day (Disha)  1 berry/minute * 60 minutes/hour * 24 hours
Total berries in a day (Disha)  1440 berries

Combined Berry Collection

Now, let's see how Anita and Disha's combined efforts can affect the total berry collection:

Total berries in a day (Anita   Disha)  960 berries from Anita   1440 berries from Disha
Total berries in a day (Anita   Disha)  2400 berries

Neha’s Consumption

However, young Neha, who has a voracious appetite, poses a challenge. Neha consumes 2 berries every 5 minutes, which means:

In a day, Neha consumes:

Consumption rate (Neha)  2 berries/5 minutes
Consumption rate (Neha)  0.4 berries per minute
Berries consumed in a day (Neha)  0.4 berries/minute * 60 minutes/hour * 24 hours
Berries consumed in a day (Neha)  288 berries

Final Berry Calculation

Given that Neha consumes 288 berries in a day, the final number of berries saved is:

Total berries collected (Anita   Disha)  2400 berries
Berries consumed by Neha  288 berries
Final berries saved  2400 - 288
Final berries saved  2112 berries

Conclusion

Collaboration and time management are crucial in achieving efficiency. By working together, Anita and Disha can significantly increase their collective berry collection, but it's important to account for factors like Neha's consumption to allocate resources effectively.

Understanding these dynamics can help individuals and teams optimize their workflows and maximize productivity. Whether you're managing a botanical survey, a marketing campaign, or a team project, ensuring that each member works efficiently and collaborates well can lead to substantial gains.