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A hen lays 3 eggs every 5 minutes. How many eggs will the hen lay in 2 hours?

User Walther
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Answer:

72

Explanation:

2 hrs = 120 min

120 min / 5 min = 24 times in 2 hrs

24 x 3 = 72 eggs in 2 hrs

User Gleber
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Answer:

Explanation:

3 eggs/5 minutes = x/120 minutes

5x = 360

x = 72 eggs in 2 hours

User Scutnex
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