To find the number of times the hummingbird will flap its wings in 15 seconds, we need to convert 15 seconds to minutes. There are 60 seconds in a minute, so 15 seconds is equal to 15/60 = 0.25 minutes.
Therefore, the hummingbird will flap its wings 5,000 * 0.25 = <<5000*0.25=1250>>1250 times in 15 seconds. Answer: \boxed{1250}.
A humming bird flaps its wing 5,000 times a minute when hovering in place. How many times will it flap its wings in 15 seconds?
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