Maths and communication

[Abbeegale]

Hi, I need help with this question! I know the process of how to do it, but the thing that confuses me is the term "largest possible". I also don't know what "smallest possible" means in a maths question. Thank you

[Natasha.97]

Hi, I need help with this question! I know the process of how to do it, but the thing that confuses me is the term "largest possible". I also don't know what "smallest possible" means in a maths question. Thank you

Hi!
40Mbps = 40 MB per second
The largest possible file size is the maximum of what can be downloaded based on this speed. The smallest would be the opposite, in this case, it would probably be 1MB or less.
Taking part b as an example:
1 minute = 60 seconds
Thus, the file can be a maximum of 60*40 = 2,400MB in size

Hope this helps

[jamonwindeyer]

Jess is 100% right - But you also need to convert from Mb to MB - Which I believe is done by dividing by 8? So:

[Savas_P]

Hi!
40Mbps = 40 MB per second
The largest possible file size is the maximum of what can be downloaded based on this speed. The smallest would be the opposite, in this case, it would probably be 1MB or less.
Taking part b as an example:
1 minute = 60 seconds
Thus, the file can be a maximum of 60*40 = 2,400MB in size

Hope this helps

yep this is wrong, please observe the distinction between megabits (Mb) and megabytes(MB). If the internet speed is 40Mbps this equates to 5MB of bandwidth per second.

[Calebark]

Edit: My behavior here was inappropriate. I apologize, Savas_P

[EEEEEEP]

IT student here =)

1 Mbps = 0.125 MBps
Thus 40 Mbps = 5 MBps
a)8 Mbps = 5 MBps
b) = 5Mbps x 60 = 300 MBps
c) = 300 MBps x 60 = 18000
...
Savas had the right answer, Jess had the right answer (but did state a wrong assumption). 40Mbps = 8 MB per second.

[Savas_P]

This has been logged. As Calebark has said, please be mindful of your forum etiquette regardless of the purpose of the post. By bluntly stating blatantly wrong you are doing everyone a disservice and merely discrediting someone's genuine attempt to help.

You have been sternly warned for this behaviour that we do not tolerate. Further infringements will involve disciplinary action.

thanks for letting me know, I have amended my comment.

[Savas_P]

Yep, this is blatantly rude. Please observe the distinction between a respectful correction and sounding like an ass.

good point, thanks