A train leaves at 21:30 and arrives at 02:15 the next day. How long is the trip?
A4 h 45 min
B5 h 15 min
C5 h 45 min
D6 h 45 min
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 4 h 45 min
1. From 21:30 to 24:00 is 2 h 30 min.
2. From 00:00 to 02:15 is 2 h 15 min.
3. The total is 4 h 45 min, since 5 h 45 min wrongly adds the minutes.
_Source: Wikipedia, 24-hour clock, Midnight 00:00 and 24:00_
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