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How many seconds are in 3 hours and 15 minutes

User Masa
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11,700 seconds


1 hour = 3600 seconds
1 min = 60 seconds

3(3600) + 15 (60) = 11700
User Webjunkie
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Given Time:

3 hours and 15 minutes.

To Find:

How many seconds are in 3 hours and 15 minutes.

Solution:

1 minute = 60 seconds

15 minutes = 60 × 15 = 900 seconds

1 hour = 60 minutes = 60 × 60 = 3,600 seconds

3 hours = 3 × 3,600 = 10,800 seconds

Answer:

3 hours and 15 minutes = 10,800 + 900 = 11,700 seconds

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