Question

Allen started his homework at 8:10 p.M. And worked for 45 minutes. Then he phoned a friend and talked for 20 minutes He went to bed when he finished the call . At what time did Allen go to bed?

Answer 1

Answer:

Allen go to bed at 9:15 p.m.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

Allen started his homework at 8:10 p.M. And worked for 45 minutes. Then he phoned a friend and talked for 20 minutes. He went to bed when he finished the call.

Now, to find the time Allen go to bed.

Allen started his homework at 8:10 p.m.

And worked for 45 minutes.

So, to get the time when he finished homework is by adding 45 minutes and the time when he started homework:

$8.10+45$

$=8.55\ p.m.$

Thus, he finished his homework at 8:55 p.m.

Then he phoned a friend and talked for 20 minutes and went to bed when he finished the call.

As, 1 hour = 60 minutes.

Now, to get the time when he go to bed by adding 20 minutes and the time when he finished homework:

$8.55+20=9.15\ p.m.$

Therefore, Allen go to bed at 9:15 p.m.