I prefer to have separate columns in the database if I'm receiving the input via 3 fields on the form - it keeps things much cleaner and simpler (and after all, nowadays a few extra columns in a table isn't much to worry about). Then all you need is a nice method to output the stuff nicely.

How to store length of time in a model with Rails?
This question was in my exam and all I could tell was that it is related to high angle strain as the angle is $60^\circ$ in stead of required $109.5^\circ$. No book I have read mentions this. Also, what is the product formed?
