Standard Mathematics Primary 3 Time

An MRT train departs Tampines station at 1455. It arrives at Jurong East station 2 hours 37 minutes later. At what time, in 24-hour clock notation, does the train arrive?

A 1632
B 1692
C 1732
D 1832
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Step 1: Add the minutes first. 55 + 37 = 92 minutes 92 minutes = 1 hour 32 minutes (since 92 − 60 = 32) Step 2: Add the hours, including the carried hour. 14 + 2 + 1 = 17 hours Step 3: Write the arrival time in 24-hour notation. 17 hours 32 minutes → 1732 Answer: The train arrives at 1732.

Correct answer: 1732

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