Question

The Drama Club is showing a video of their recent play. The first showing begins at 2:30. The second showing is scheduled at 5:25 . with a 1/2 -hour break between the showings. Part C The second showing started 20 minutes late. Will the second showing be over by 7:45! " .? Explain why your answer is reasonable.

Answer 1

The length of the video is

5:25 -2:30 -0:30

= 5:25 -3:00

= 2:25

If the second showing starts on time, it will be over at

5:25 +2:25 = 7:50

The second showing is not over by 7:45 even when it starts on time. It will NOT be over by 7:45 when it starts late.

Explanation:

Answer 2

The length of the video is
5:25 -2:30 -0:30
= 5:25 -3:00
= 2:25

If the second showing starts on time, it will be over at
5:25 +2:25 = 7:50

The second showing is not over by 7:45 even when it starts on time. It will NOT be over by 7:45 when it starts late.