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Which is correct is or are in the following sentences?

1/Fifty minutes(is/are)the maximum allowed time for the exam.

2/six dollars(is/are)unreasonable price for his pen.
 
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diplomacy said:
Which is correct is or are in the following sentences?

1/Fifty minutes(is/are)the maximum allowed time for the exam.
Fifty minutes is the maximum time allowed for the exam - The minutes are seen as one thing.

2/six dollars(is/are)unreasonable price for his pen.
Six dollars is an unreasonable price for his pen - Same as above.
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