Estimate the Number of Times an Average Person's Heart Beats

question 24

Multiple Choice

Estimate the number of times an average person's heart beats in a lifetime.Assume the average heart rate is 69 beats/min and a life span of 75 years.

• A)3 × 10⁹ beats
• B)3 × 10⁸ beats
• C)3 × 10¹⁰ beats
• D)3 × 10⁷ beats

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