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Time Multiplier Function

This challenge asks you to create a JavaScript function that multiplies a given number of seconds by a specified factor, returning the result in a human-readable format of "X hours, Y minutes, Z seconds". This is a common task in applications dealing with durations, such as media players, timers, or scheduling tools, where you need to convert raw seconds into a more understandable representation.

Problem Description

You need to implement a JavaScript function called times that takes two arguments:

  • seconds: A non-negative number representing the total number of seconds.
  • multiplier: A positive number representing the factor by which to multiply the seconds.

The function should calculate the total seconds after multiplication, then convert this total into hours, minutes, and seconds. Finally, it should return a string formatted as "X hours, Y minutes, Z seconds", where X, Y, and Z are the calculated hours, minutes, and seconds respectively.

Key Requirements:

  • The function must handle non-negative seconds and positive multiplier values.
  • The function must correctly calculate hours, minutes, and seconds from the total seconds.
  • The output string must be formatted exactly as "X hours, Y minutes, Z seconds".
  • The function should handle edge cases gracefully (e.g., zero seconds, large numbers of seconds).

Expected Behavior:

The function should perform the multiplication first, then the conversion.

Examples

Example 1:

Input: seconds = 60, multiplier = 2
Output: "2 hours, 0 minutes, 0 seconds"
Explanation: 60 * 2 = 120 seconds. 120 seconds is equal to 2 hours, 0 minutes, 0 seconds.

Example 2:

Input: seconds = 3661, multiplier = 1
Output: "1 hours, 1 minutes, 1 seconds"
Explanation: 3661 seconds is equal to 1 hour, 1 minute, and 1 second.

Example 3:

Input: seconds = 0, multiplier = 5
Output: "0 hours, 0 minutes, 0 seconds"
Explanation: 0 * 5 = 0 seconds.

Example 4:

Input: seconds = 123456, multiplier = 0.5
Output: "19 hours, 0 minutes, 0 seconds"
Explanation: 123456 * 0.5 = 61728 seconds. 61728 seconds is equal to 19 hours, 0 minutes, 0 seconds.

Constraints

  • seconds must be a non-negative number (>= 0).
  • multiplier must be a positive number (> 0).
  • The result of the multiplication seconds * multiplier can be a large number, but should still be representable as a JavaScript number.
  • The output string should always contain "hours", "minutes", and "seconds" in that order, even if they are zero.

Notes

  • Consider using the modulo operator (%) to calculate the remaining seconds after extracting hours and minutes.
  • Remember to use Math.floor() to get the integer part of the division when calculating hours and minutes.
  • Think about how to handle the case where the multiplier is a decimal value. The multiplication should happen before the conversion to hours, minutes, and seconds.
  • Focus on clarity and readability in your code. Good variable names and comments can be helpful.
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