Emily took 7 h 50 min to drive from Town W to Town X. She took another 2 h 30 min to drive to Town Y.
- How long did she take to drive from Town W to Town Y?
- How much longer did it take her to drive from Town W to Town X, than from Town X to Town Y?
(a)
Travel time from Town W to Town X = 7 h 50 min
Travel time from Town X to Town Y = 2 h 30 min
Time that Emily took to drive from Town W to Town Y
= 7 h 50 min + 2 h 30 min
= 10 h 20 min
(b)
Difference in the travel time taken to drive from Town W to Town X and from Town X to Town Y
= 7 h 50 min - 2 h 30 min
= 5 h 20 min
Answer(s): (a) 10 h 20 min; (b) 5 h 20 min