Question 57: Finding the Start Time
⏰ Question 57: Finding the Start Time
Q57: We reached our destination at 2:45 pm after travelling for 4 ½ hours. When did we start?
Options:
(a) 9:00 am
(b) 10:00 am
(c) 10:15 am
(d) 8:15 am
📝 Step 1: Understand the problem
We know:
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End time (destination time) = 2:45 pm
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Travel time = 4½ hours = 4 hours 30 minutes
We need to find the start time.
💡 Tip: To find the start time, subtract the travel time from the arrival time.
📝 Step 2: Convert mixed fraction to hours and minutes
📝 Step 3: Subtract hours first
End time: 2:45 pm
Subtract 4 hours:
📝 Step 4: Subtract minutes
Now subtract 30 minutes:
✅ Step 5: Answer
Start time = 10:15 am
Correct option: (c) 10:15 am ✅
💡 Quick Tip for Time Problems
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Convert fractions of hours to minutes.
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Subtract hours first, then minutes.
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Double-check if you cross am/pm boundary.
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