----------------------------------------------- Given information ----------------------------------------------- First showing : 1.30pm Second showing : 4.15 pm Inbetween : 1/2 hour break
----------------------------------------------- Find the time the first showing ends ----------------------------------------------- 1/2 hours before 4.15pm ⇒ 30 mins before 4.15pm ⇒ 3.45pm
----------------------------------------------- Calculate the duration of the firs show ----------------------------------------------- 1.30pm to 3.30pm = 2 hours 3.30pm to 3.45pm = 15 mins Total duration = 2 hours 15 mins
----------------------------------------------- Answer: 2 hours 15 mins -----------------------------------------------