SOLUTION: The President of France delivered a 3 1/2 hour speech beginning at 5 p.m. in Paris. The speech was broadcast live to New York. The time in Paris is 6 hours ahead of New York Time

Question 253493: The President of France delivered a 3 1/2 hour speech beginning at 5 p.m. in Paris. The speech was broadcast live to New York. The time in Paris is 6 hours ahead of New York Time. What was the time in New York when the speech ended?
(A) 8:30 a.m (B) 11:30 a.m. (C) 2:30 p.m. (D) 5:30 p.m. (E) 7:30 p.m.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5+3.5=8.5
8.5-6=2.5= 2:30 pm choice (c)
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