How long is 3B East live on the main NBC network?

How long is 3B East live on the main NBC network?

• A. About 2 hours
• B. About 4 hours
• C. Well over 8 hours (500 minutes)
• D. 12 hours

Answer: (C)

Interpreting a duration in minutes and converting to hours is what this item tests. Convert 500 minutes to hours: 500 ÷ 60 = 8.333 hours, which is 8 hours and 20 minutes. That means the live block runs a bit over 8 hours. Among the options, this is described as well over 8 hours. The other lengths—about 2 hours or about 4 hours—are far shorter than 500 minutes, and 12 hours is longer than 500 minutes. So the phrase that best matches the actual length is that it lasts well over 8 hours.

Interpreting a duration in minutes and converting to hours is what this item tests. Convert 500 minutes to hours: 500 ÷ 60 = 8.333 hours, which is 8 hours and 20 minutes. That means the live block runs a bit over 8 hours. Among the options, this is described as well over 8 hours. The other lengths—about 2 hours or about 4 hours—are far shorter than 500 minutes, and 12 hours is longer than 500 minutes. So the phrase that best matches the actual length is that it lasts well over 8 hours.