a stoplight flashes red for 50 seconds, yellow for 5 seconds, and green for 65 seconds. For what fraction of a 24-hour day is the stoplight yellow?

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a stoplight flashes red for 50 seconds, yellow for 5 seconds, and green for 65 seconds.  For what fraction of a 24-hour day is the stoplight yellow?

Ms. Sue · Accepted Answer

5/120 = 1/24

cat · Answer

how do u get that

henry · Answer

i don't understand please exlpain

Ms. Sue · Answer

First, Cat/Henry -- please don't switch user names -- especially for the same question. 50 + 5 + 65 = 120 Five seconds is 1/24 of 120.

cat · Answer

actally 2 dif ppl we in same class and i showed her the website and she typed q after i did. thank u

Ms. Sue · Answer

You're welcome.