Rohit’s resting heart rate is beats per minute. How many heartbeats will his heart make in minutes?
Answer
1080 beats
The correct answer is 1080 beats — The result gives the total number of beats in 12 minutes.
Step-by-step solution
- Identify the heart rate: .
- Identify the time interval: .
- Multiply the rate by the time: .
- The result gives the total number of beats in 12 minutes.
Common mistake: Multiplying minutes by seconds or forgetting to multiply the rate by the total time.
Concept tested: Heart rate calculation
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