Question

The top five finishers in the women’s mass start competition had times of 39:14, 39:38, 42:05, 44:30, and 53:37. What was the average time of the top five finishers?

Answer 1

sum = 217 minutes and 124 seconds

= 217 *60 + 124 = 13020 + 124 = 13144 seconds
divide by 5
2628.8 seconds
= 43 .81333.... minutes
= 43 minutes + .81333*60 sec
= 43 minutes 49 seconds