Math Problem of the Week - Middle School - May 9, 2021 to May 15, 2021

Middle School: 

Question: John is growing broccoli in his garden. He plants the broccoli in the morning on April 1. 96,480 minutes later, he harvests the broccoli. On what date does John harvest the broccoli?

(You may look up how many days are in each month)

Answer: June 7

Solution: If we divide 96,480 minutes by 60 minutes, we find that John harvested the broccoli 1,608 hours after he planted it. 1,608 hours ÷ 24 hours = 67 days. So, John harvested the broccoli on June 7, 67 days after April 1.