Problema Solution
Imagine that Amy counted 60 numbers per minute and continued to count nonstop until she reached
5,000. Determine a reasonable estimate of the number of hours it would take Amy to complete the counting.
Answer provided by our tutors
We divide the total numbers counted (5,000) with the rate of counting (60 numbers per minute) to find the time in minutes needed to complete the counting:
5,000 : 60 = 83.33 min
Since 1 hour = 60 min we have:
83.33 min = 83.33/60 hr = 1 hr 23.33 min
Amy would need around one hour to compete the counting.