alleryIn some regions "half five" means halfway to five. What time is that?
A5:30
B5:15
C4:30
D6:30
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 4:30
1. In German-influenced usage half five means halfway to five.
2. Halfway between 4:00 and 5:00 is 4:30.
3. In ordinary English half five is 5:30, which is the common trap.
_Source: Wikipedia, 12-hour clock, Informal speech and rounding off_
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