Emma usually takes a bus from her home to school. If she leaves home at 06 00, she will reach school at 07 54. Last week, a new MRT line has opened and she can take the train directly from home to school instead. This will shorten her journey by 24 min.
- How long does Emma take to go school by the new MRT line?
- Emma spent the next 8 h 55 min in school before dismissal. If Emma started school at 08 40, at what time was she dismissed from school? Give your answer in the 12-hour clock format.
(a)
From 06 00 to 07 54: 1 h 54 min
Duration of Emma's journey to go to school by the new MRT line
= 1 h 54 min - 24 min
= 114 min - 24 min
= 90 min
= 1 h 30 min
(b)
8 h 55 min after 08 40 = 17 35
17 35 = 5.35 p.m.
Time that Emma was dismissed from school: 5.35 p.m.
Answer(s): (a) 1 h 30 min; (b) 5.35 p.m.