How many hours and minutes does 280.8 minutes equate to?

To convert 280.8 minutes into hours and minutes, start by determining how many whole hours are contained in those minutes. Since there are 60 minutes in an hour, divide 280.8 by 60.

280.8 divided by 60 equals approximately 4.68. The whole number part of this calculation (4) represents the hours. To find out how many minutes are left over, take the decimal part (0.68) and multiply it back by 60.

0.68 multiplied by 60 gives you approximately 40.8 minutes. Rounding this to the nearest whole number results in 41 minutes. Therefore, 280.8 minutes is equal to 4 hours and 41 minutes.

This calculation confirms that the correct answer is 4 hours and 41 minutes, as shown in the first choice.