SOLUTION: How many seconds longer is 2% of an hour than 30% of a minute a) 16.8 b) 1008 c) 54 d) 6 e) they are equal

Question 234984: How many seconds longer is 2% of an hour than 30% of a minute
a) 16.8 b) 1008 c) 54 d) 6 e) they are equal
Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
How many seconds longer is 2% of an hour than 30% of a minute
.
Convert an hour to seconds:
1*60*60 = 3600 seconds
2% of 3600 = 72 seconds
.
Convert a minute to seconds:
1*60 = 60 seconds
30% of 60 = 18 seconds
.
It is longer by
72-18 = 54 seconds
.
Answer: C

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