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A train leaves the depot at 2:45 PM and takes 1 hour 15 minutes to reach its destination. At what time does it arrive?

easy 1 mark Class 3 · Mathematics · Time Goes On
Answer
4:00 PM

The correct answer is 4:00 PM — The arrival time is 4:00 PM.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Add 1 hour to 2:45 PM → 3:45 PM.
  2. Add 15 minutes to 3:45 PM → 4:00 PM.
  3. The arrival time is 4:00 PM.
Common mistake: Forgetting to carry over 60 minutes as an hour

Concept tested: Adding minutes to a time

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