Esther usually takes a bus from her home to school. If she leaves home at 06 00, she will reach school at 07 59. 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 4 min.
- How long does Esther take to go school by the new MRT line?
- Esther spent the next 3 h 35 min in school before dismissal. If Esther started school at 09 45, at what time was she dismissed from school? Give your answer in the 12-hour clock format.
(a)
From 06 00 to 07 59: 1 h 59 min
Duration of Esther's journey to go to school by the new MRT line
= 1 h 59 min - 4 min
= 119 min - 4 min
= 115 min
= 1 h 55 min
(b)
3 h 35 min after 09 45 = 13 20
13 20 = 1.20 p.m.
Time that Esther was dismissed from school: 1.20 p.m.
Answer(s): (a) 1 h 55 min; (b) 1.20 p.m.