If Neha’s alarm clock rings at 7:00 AM and she needs 30 minutes to get ready, what time should she set the alarm to wake up?
Answer
6:30 AM
The correct answer is 6:30 AM — Thus, the alarm should be set to 6:30 AM.
Step-by-step solution
- Start with the ringing time 7:00 AM.
- Subtract the preparation time 30 minutes.
- 7:00 AM minus 30 minutes equals 6:30 AM.
- Thus, the alarm should be set to 6:30 AM.
Common mistake: Adding 30 minutes instead of subtracting
Concept tested: Time calculation
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