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If a person starts cooking at 10:50 PM and the dish takes 3 hours 15 minutes, at what time will it be ready? Give answer in 12‑hour format.

hard 3 marks Class 3 · Mathematics · Time Goes On
Answer
2:05 AM

The correct answer is 2:05 AM — Final ready time is 2:05 AM.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Add 3 hours to 10:50 PM → 1:50 AM (crosses midnight).
  2. Add 15 minutes to 1:50 AM → 2:05 AM.
  3. Final ready time is 2:05 AM.
Common mistake: Not adjusting AM/PM after crossing midnight.

Concept tested: Adding time across midnight

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