Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

An object travels at fifteen feet per minute. How many feet does it travel in 24 minutes and 40 seconds?

  1. 360

  2. 370

  3. 367.5

  4. 960
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B Correct answer
Explanation

24 minutes and 40 seconds is $24 + 40/60 = 24.666...$ minutes. Distance = Speed $\times$ Time. $15 \text{ feet/min} \times 24.666... \text{ min} = 370 \text{ feet}$. Calculation: $15 \times 24 = 360$ and $15 \times (2/3) = 10$. $360 + 10 = 370$.

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