Question

At 11:45 A.M. Jason glanced at the clock. His doctor's appointment was in 2 ½ hours. At what time was his appointment

Answer 1

14 : 15 or 2 : 15 pm

Explanation:

Time of the appointment = 11: 45 + 2 ½ hours

Jason's appointment is in 2 ½ hours. His appointment is in 2 hours + 1/2 of an hour

1/2 of an hour = 1/2 x 60 = 30 minutes

Remember that 60 minutes make one hour

Time of the appointment = 11:45 + 2:30

`11 : 45`

+ 2 : 30

13 : 75

we would have to adjust the time derived from the addition because the maximum minutes that exist is 60

To adjust, remove 60 minutes from the minutes and add it to the hour

this gives 14 : 15 or 2 : 15 pm