A school community fair starts at 14:35 and ends at 17:10. How long does the fair last?
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Step 1: Compare the minutes. The end time has 10 minutes and the start time has 35 minutes. Since 10 Step 2: Rewrite the end time after borrowing:
17:10 → 16 hours and (60 + 10) minutes = 16:70
Step 3: Subtract the start time:
Hours: 16 − 14 = 2 hours
Minutes: 70 − 35 = 35 minutes
Answer: The fair lasts 2 hours 35 minutes.
Correct answer: 2 hours 35 minutes
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