Converting 24min to Hours: True or False?

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In summary, the conversation revolves around finding the value of 24 minutes in hours. The first calculation suggests that 24 minutes is equal to 0.4 hours, while the second calculation suggests it is equal to 0.48 hours. The individual believes the second calculation is false and is confused about the significant change in the result. However, it is pointed out that the error was in rounding down the value for 1/60, which resulted in an incorrect calculation. The conversation ends with gratitude towards those who helped clarify the mistake.
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well i was wondering which of these are true and why so please help me out
24min=?h
1 min= 1/60h
.'. 24 * 1/60 =24/60 =0.4

or

1 min=1/60h
1/60=0.016161616
~0.02 (i took what is close to it)
24 * 0.02=0.48

i myself think that the second one is false but y does the number change so much??where did i go wrong?
 
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You seem to have miscalculated the value for [tex]\frac{1}{60}[/tex].

[tex]\frac{1}{60} = 0.01666 ... [/tex]
 
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Still, it's fairly obvious where the 'error' is coming from. You've rounded the number you are multiplying by. Also as fedaykin said, you got the value for 1/60 wrong.

I suspect that it's just the 'D'OH!' moment, I have them all the time.
 
  • #4


Never ever round down intermediate results.

Now you even know why.
 
  • #5


It's amazing that someone with green hair can be so wise!:cool:
 
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thanx everyone thank u soo much
 

FAQ: Converting 24min to Hours: True or False?

Is it true that converting 24 minutes to hours is the same as dividing by 60?

True. To convert minutes to hours, you simply divide the number of minutes by 60. Therefore, dividing 24 minutes by 60 would give you 0.4 hours.

Can you convert 24 minutes to hours without using a calculator?

True. Since 60 minutes is equivalent to 1 hour, 24 minutes is equivalent to 24/60 or 0.4 hours. This can be calculated mentally or using simple fraction conversion techniques.

Is it necessary to convert 24 minutes to hours in scientific calculations?

It depends on the specific calculation. In many cases, it may be more convenient to use minutes instead of hours. However, in some cases, converting to hours may be necessary for standardization or consistency.

Can you convert 24 minutes to hours in decimal form?

True. Converting 24 minutes to hours in decimal form would give you 0.4 hours. This is because 24 minutes is equivalent to 0.4 hours on a decimal scale.

Is it more accurate to convert 24 minutes to hours or to leave it in minutes?

In most cases, it is more accurate to leave it in minutes. Converting to hours involves rounding and can result in slight inaccuracies. However, for simplicity and ease of use, converting to hours may be preferred in certain situations.

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