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Tony was going on a big trip. He arrived at the airport at 5:05 P.M., and got on the plane at

5:51 P.M. How long was Tony at the airport?

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Solution:

Since the hour hand is equal, the minute hand decides the time. Subtract 5:05 from 5:51 as 51 is greater than 05. Subtract 5 from 51 to obtain the time Tony was at the airport.

  • 5:51 - 5:05
  • ⇒ 51 - 5
  • ⇒ 46 minutes

Tony was at the airport for 46 minutes.

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