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  • 23-01-2021
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The train station clock runs too fast and gains 5 minutes every 3 days.
How many minutes and seconds will it have gained at the end of 7 days?

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sqdancefan
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  • 23-01-2021

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Answer:

  mm:ss = 11:40

Step-by-step explanation:

We assume the amount of gain is proportional to the time that passes.

  g/7 = 5/3

  g = 7(5/3) = 35/3 = 11 2/3 . . . . minutes

The clock will have gained 11 minutes and 40 seconds after 7 days.

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