Question

Kevin started his science test at 2:34 p.m and finished the test 75 minutes later. Kevin has football practice at 4:15 p.m. How much time did Kevin have between the end of the test and the beginning of football practice?

Answer 1

`26\ min`

Explanation:

Remember that

`1\ h= 60\ min`

step 1

we know that

Kevin start his science test: 2:34 p.m (after noon)

Convert hours to minutes

`2:34 = 2*60 + 34 = 154\ min`

step 2

Kevin finished the test 75 minutes later

so

`154 + 75 = 229\ min`

step 3

Kevin has football practice at 4:15 p.m (after noon)

Convert hours to minutes

`4:15 = 4*60 + 15 =255\ min`

step 4

Find out the time between end of test and start of football practice:

Note : The reference for both times is the same ( after noon)

`255 - 229 = 26\ min`