Question

A man has to be at work by 9:00 am. It takes him 15 minutes to get dressed, 20 minutes to eat and 15 minutes to drive to work. What time should he get up? ​

Answer 1

8:10 am

Explanation:

When should he get up?

First, determine how long he needs to get ready and get to work.

15 minutes + 20 minutes + 15 minutes = 50 minutes

He should leave 50 minutes before 9

9:00 am

- 50 minutes

We know there are 60 minutes in 1 hour

8:60

- 50

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8:10 am