Question

Craig went to see a play at a theater downtown. The first act was 45 minutes long. Intermission lasted for 55 minutes and the second act was 1 hour and 10 minutes long . The second act ended at 8 :00 pm. What time did the play start?

Answer 1

The play started at 5:10 PM.

Explanation:

We are given the following in the question:

Length of first act = 45 minutes

Length of intermission = 55 minutes

Length of second act = 1 hour and 10 minutes

1 hour = 60 minutes

Thus, length of second act =

`=60+10\\=70\text{ minutes}`

The second part ended at 8:00 PM. We have to find the starting time of play.

Starting time of play =

`= 8-(45+55+70)/(60)\\=8 - 3\text{ hours} + 10\text{ minute}\\=5:10\text{ PM}`

Thus, the play started at 5:10 PM.