Time Conversion Concepts and Calculations

The video tutorial covers the process of converting time units, specifically days to minutes and minutes to hours. The teacher explains the multiplication and division methods required for these conversions, emphasizing the importance of understanding unit sizes. A calculator is used to demonstrate the conversion process, and a special button for converting decimal hours to hours and minutes is introduced.

Why do we multiply when converting days to minutes?

• Because it is a standard rule.

• Because minutes are larger units than days.

• Because minutes are smaller units than days.

• Because days and minutes are equal units.

What is the first step in converting days to minutes?

• Add 24.

• Multiply by 60.

• Divide by 24.

• Multiply by 24.

How many minutes are there in 11 days?

• 15840

• 10560

• 950

• 1440

What operation is used to convert minutes to hours?

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Addition

• Division

What is the decimal representation of 275 minutes in hours?

• 4.58333

• 2.58333

• 3.58333

• 5.58333

Why is it not ideal to use decimal hours in everyday language?

• Because it is too precise.

• Because it is too complex.

• Because it is not commonly understood.

• Because it is not accurate.

What does the DMS button on a calculator stand for?

• Days, Minutes, Seconds

• Degrees, Milliseconds, Seconds

• Decimal, Minutes, Seconds

• Degrees, Minutes, Seconds

What is the result of using the DMS button on 4.58333 hours?

• 4 hours and 35 minutes

• 4 hours and 30 minutes

• 4 hours and 25 minutes

• 4 hours and 40 minutes

What symbol is mistakenly shown when using the DMS button for time conversion?

• Second symbol

• Hour symbol

• Degree symbol

• Minute symbol

What is the quickest way to convert decimal hours to hours and minutes?

• Using a calculator's multiplication function

• Using a calculator's division function

• Using a calculator's DMS button

• Using a calculator's addition function