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| − | We | + | We know that there is <math>60</math> minutes in a hour. |
| + | So, multiply <math>11</math> and <math>60</math> because we need to convert <math>11</math> hours into minutes. | ||
| + | You will get <math>660</math>. | ||
| + | Now, add <math>660</math> and <math>5</math> to get the total minutes. | ||
| + | The answer is <math>\boxed{665}</math> | ||
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Revision as of 08:59, 23 November 2016
The longest professional tennis match ever played lasted a total of 
hours and 
minutes. How many minutes was this?
Solution
We know that there is 
minutes in a hour.
So, multiply and because we need to convert hours into minutes.
You will get 
.
Now, add and to get the total minutes.
The answer is 
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