Question 10
An egg takes 6 minutes to boil. What is the least time, in minutes, needed to boil 3 eggs? Enter the number only.
Assume the pot holds all three eggs and each still takes six minutes when boiled together; ignore setup and heating time.
Original choices in study_1 (PDF 37), retained for reference: A. 5 minutes; B. 12 minutes; C. 18 minutes; D. 6 minutes; E. None of the above. This edition keeps a numerical response: enter minutes, not an option letter.
Assume the pot holds all three eggs and each still takes six minutes when boiled together; ignore setup and heating time.
Original choices in study_1 (PDF 37), retained for reference: A. 5 minutes; B. 12 minutes; C. 18 minutes; D. 6 minutes; E. None of the above. This edition keeps a numerical response: enter minutes, not an option letter.