Question

Snow is accumulating at a rate of 0.5 inches per hour. Calculate the amount, in inches of snow that will accumulate in 24 minutes.

Answer 1

Given:

Accumulation rate = 0.5 inches per hour

time = 24 minutes

First, convert minutes into hours:

1 hour = 60 minutes

24 / 60 = 0.4 hours (divide by 60)

Now, simly multiply the rate by the number of hours

0.5 in/h x 0.4 h = 0.2 in

Answer: 0.2 inches