The train clock run fast and gain 4 minutes every 3 days. How many minutes and seconds will it have gained at the end of 2 days.

Sanyo asked Oct 11, 2022

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Sanyo asked Oct 11, 2022

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Answer:

2 minutes, 40 seconds

Explanation:

set up a proportion and cross-multiply:

4/3 = x/2

3x = 8

x = 2 2/3 which is 2 minutes, 40 seconds

Tiki answered Oct 14, 2022

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