Question

The acting club two-act plays begins at 3:20 P.M. The first act is twice as long as the second act, and there is a 15-minute break between the two acts. The play ends at 4:50 P.M. How long is Act 1?

Answer 1

Answer:

50 minutes

Step-by-step explanation:

3:20 pm - 4:50 = 90 minutes

90 = 2a + 15 + a

90-15= 75

75= 2a + a

75 = 3a

75/3 = 25

25 x 2 = 50 minutes