Question

A student spends 4.5 hours studying for a test. How much time is this equivalent to in seconds?
Select one:
a. 2,700 seconds
b. 16,200 seconds
c. 270 seconds
d. 6,480 seconds

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 16,200

Explanation:

1) Reduce.

4.5 hours can be translated to minutes. We know there are 60 minutes in an hour.

4.5 * 60 = 270 minutes

2) Reduce further

270 minutes can then be translated to seconds using the same equation

270 * 60 = 16,200

Answer 2

I believe the answer is b