Vanessa usually takes a bus from her home to school. If she leaves home at 06 00, she will reach school at 07 31. 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 8 min.
- How long does Vanessa take to go school by the new MRT line?
- Vanessa spent the next 5 h 30 min in school before dismissal. If Vanessa started school at 07 55, at what time was she dismissed from school? Give your answer in the 12-hour clock format.
(a)
From 06 00 to 07 31: 1 h 31 min
Duration of Vanessa's journey to go to school by the new MRT line
= 1 h 31 min - 8 min
= 91 min - 8 min
= 83 min
= 1 h 23 min
(b)
5 h 30 min after 07 55 = 13 25
13 25 = 1.25 p.m.
Time that Vanessa was dismissed from school: 1.25 p.m.
Answer(s): (a) 1 h 23 min; (b) 1.25 p.m.