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A cat's heart beats approximately 45 times in 15 seconds. At this rate how many times does the cat's heart beat per second?

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Answer:

3 heartbeats per sec.

Explanation:

Number of heartbeats / Total time will give the rate or number of heartbeats per sec.

  • 15 s = 45 heartbeats
  • Then, 1 s = 45/15 = 3 heartbeats! (ans)
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