SOLUTION: A video recorder was set up to tape a movie that started at 21: 35 and ended at 23: 10. a) How long did the movie last? Give your answer ______ hrs _____ mins. b) How much recor

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Question 1141339: A video recorder was set up to tape a movie that started at 21: 35 and ended at 23: 10.
a) How long did the movie last? Give your answer ______ hrs _____ mins.
b) How much recording time is left on a 180 minute tape if the movie is the only recording made?

Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
part (a):







1 hour and 35 minutes
Answer by ikleyn(52814)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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(a)  25 minutes from 21:35 to 22:00;  PLUS

     60 minutes from 22:00 to 23:00;  PLUS

     10 minutes from 23:00 to 23:10.


     In all,  25 + 60 + 10 = 95 minutes = 1 hour and 35 minutes.       ANSWER




(b)  How much recording time is left ?


    180 minutes - 95 minutes = 85 minutes = 1 hour and 25 minutes.     ANSWER


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