Chapter 1, Problem 34A

To determine

The conversion factor for hours to minutes.

Answer to Problem 34A

60

Explanation of Solution

Given: $1.8\text{h}$ is to be converted to minutes.

Formula used:

  $\text{1h = 60 min}$

Calculations:

  $\begin{array}{c}\text{1h = 60 min}\\ \text{1}\text{.8 h =1}\text{.8}\times \text{60 min}\\ \text{=108 min}\end{array}$

Conclusion:

Thus, to convert $1.8\text{h}$ to minutes, 60 should be multiplied.