If a light flashes every 6 seconds, how many times will it flash in ¾ of an hour?

A    450 times

B    449 times

C    451 times

D    550 times

Solution

Correct Answer: Option C

 

There are 60 minutes in an hour.

In ¾ of an hour there are (60 * ¾) minutes = 45 minutes.

In ¾ of an hour there are (60 * 45) seconds = 2700 seconds.

Light flashed for every 6 seconds.

In 2700 seconds 2700/6 = 450 times.

The count start after the first flash, the light will flashes 451 times in ¾ of an hour.

 

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