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3 minutes as a decimal

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Converting minutes to a decimal is a simple process that involves understanding time and decimals. Time can be represented in various formats, and converting minutes to a decimal format can be useful in calculations. A minute is a unit of time equal to 60 seconds. A decimal is a way to represent numbers that are not whole, using a decimal point (.) to separate the whole number part from the fractional part. The numbers to the left of the decimal point represent the whole, and those to the right represent the fractional part.

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What is 3 minutes as a decimal?

3 minutes as a decimal

Answer

 

3 minutes as a decimal can be written as 0.05. This is a terminating decimal, meaning it stops after a finite number of digits.

 

Explanation

 

To convert 3 minutes into a decimal, we need to understand the relationship between minutes and hours. There are 60 minutes in an hour, so 3 minutes is a fraction of an hour. Let's see the step-by-step breakdown of the process:

 

Step 1: Identify the number of minutes (in this case, 3) and the total minutes in an hour (60).

 

Step 2: Divide the number of minutes by the total minutes in an hour: 3 ÷ 60.

 

Step 3: The result of this division gives us 0.05, which is the decimal representation of 3 minutes in terms of hours.

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Important Glossaries for 3 minutes as a decimal

  • Minute: A unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour.

 

  • Decimal: A numerical representation involving a base of ten, using a decimal point to separate the whole part from the fractional part.

 

  • Time Conversion: The process of converting one unit of time to another, such as minutes to hours.

 

  • Terminating Decimal: A decimal number that ends and does not repeat infinitely.

 

  • Fraction: A numerical quantity that represents a part of a whole, often used in time conversions.
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