A clock ticks once every second. How many ticks will it make in 3 minutes and 15 seconds?

Step-by-step solution

1. Convert the minutes to seconds: $3\times 60=180$ seconds.
2. Add the remaining seconds: $180+15=195$ seconds.
3. Since the clock ticks once per second, the number of ticks equals the number of seconds.
4. State the total ticks: $195$.

Concept tested: Time conversion and multiplication

Published 7 October 2026 · How this solution was prepared and checked