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Convert 1200 seconds to hours.

Understand the Problem

The question is asking to convert 1200 seconds into hours. To solve this, we need to know that there are 3600 seconds in one hour and then perform the conversion by dividing 1200 by 3600.

Answer

$ \frac{1}{3} \text{ hours} $ or approximately $0.3333 \text{ hours}$.
Answer for screen readers

The final answer is $ \frac{1}{3} \text{ hours} $ or approximately $0.3333 \text{ hours}$.

Steps to Solve

  1. Identify the Conversion Factor
    We know that there are 3600 seconds in 1 hour.

  2. Set Up the Calculation
    To convert 1200 seconds into hours, we will divide by the number of seconds in one hour.

  3. Perform the Division
    Using the conversion factor, we calculate:
    $$ \text{Hours} = \frac{1200 \text{ seconds}}{3600 \text{ seconds/hour}} $$

  4. Simplify the Result
    Now we simplify the fraction:

$$ \text{Hours} = \frac{1200}{3600} = \frac{1}{3} $$

  1. Convert to Decimal (if needed)
    To express $\frac{1}{3}$ as a decimal, we perform the division:
    $$ \frac{1}{3} \approx 0.3333 $$

The final answer is $ \frac{1}{3} \text{ hours} $ or approximately $0.3333 \text{ hours}$.

More Information

Dividing seconds by the number of seconds in an hour allows us to convert time units easily. Understanding conversions is essential in various fields such as science, engineering, and everyday life.

Tips

  • Not using the correct conversion factor: Ensure you remember that there are 3600 seconds in one hour.
  • Forgetting to simplify the fraction: Always simplify your result for clarity.
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