A clock ticks once every second. How many ticks does it make in 5 minutes?
Answer
300
The correct answer is 300 — 2) Each second gives 1 tick → 300 ticks.
Step-by-step solution
- 1) Convert minutes to seconds: 5 × 60 = 300 seconds.
- 2) Each second gives 1 tick → 300 ticks.
Common mistake: Forgetting to convert minutes to seconds
Concept tested: Time conversion
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