SOLUTION: If a clock loses 2 minutes every 15 hours how much times does it lose after 2 hours? Need help on how to solve. Answer is 4/15

Question 94708: If a clock loses 2 minutes every 15 hours how much times does it lose after 2 hours? Need help on how to solve. Answer is 4/15
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If a clock loses 2 minutes every 15 hours how much times does it lose after 2 hours? Need help on how to solve. Answer is 4/15
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2/15 = x/2
Cross-multiply to get:
15x = 4
x = 4/15 minutes
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cheers,
Stan H.
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