Advanced Mathematics Primary 4 Time

Priya's father works a night shift at Changi Airport. His shift starts at 10:30 p.m. and ends at 6:15 a.m. the next morning. How long is his shift?

A 7 h 45 min
B 4 h 15 min
C 8 h 15 min
D 7 h 30 min
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Worked Solution

The shift crosses midnight, so split it into two parts. Step 1: Find the time from 10:30 p.m. to midnight. From 10:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. = 30 min From 11:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight = 1 h Total first part = 1 h 30 min Step 2: Find the time from midnight to 6:15 a.m. Midnight to 6:15 a.m. = 6 h 15 min Step 3: Add both parts. 1 h 30 min + 6 h 15 min = 7 h 45 min Check: 10:30 p.m. + 7 h 45 min = 6:15 a.m. ✓ His shift is 7 hours 45 minutes long.

Correct answer: 7 h 45 min

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