Current of Electricity: electrons

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Homework Statement


A wire carries a current of 2.0 A for 1.0 hour. How many electrons pass a point in the wire in this time?
A
1.2 x 10-15
B
7.2 x 103
C
1.3 x 1019
D
4.5 x 1022

Homework Equations


Q=I/t

The Attempt at a Solution


Q=2(60)=120
number of electrons= 120/1.60217733 × 10-19= but the answer isn't any of the options..ok i realized my super careless mistake (1hr=60s)
 
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