The main rotor of a helicopter is spinning at a constant rate. The rotor makes 80 revolutions every 12 seconds. At what rate, in revolutions per minute. is the rotor spinning?

The main rotor of a helicopter is spinning at a constant rate. The rotor makes 80 revolutions every 12 seconds. At what rate, in revolutions per minute. is the rotor spinning?

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