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In a competition, a prize is won every 2014 seconds. Work out an estimate for the number of prizes won in 24 hours.

User Jonstjohn
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Answer:

43

Explanation:

We convert 24 hours into seconds.

24 hours * (60 minutes)/hour * (60 seconds)/minute = 86,400 seconds

Now we divide the number of seconds in 24 hours by 2014.

86,400/2014 = 43

Answer: 43

User Bryan Ray
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Answer:

43

Explanation:

First, 2014 seconds goes to about 33 minutes. 24 hours to minutes, divided by 33, gets you to 43. hope this helps

User Putzi San
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