SOLUTION: a train arrives in the station at 0420 hrs o thursday morning , after a journey lasting 7hrs 40 mins. When did it start the journey?

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Question 700882:
a train arrives in the station at 0420 hrs o thursday morning , after a journey lasting 7hrs 40 mins. When did it start the journey?
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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4:20 OR 16:20 USING A 24 HOUR CLOCK.
16:20
7:40 SUBTRACT
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8:40 THE TRAIN LEFT ON 8:40 PM. ON WEDNESDAY.
PROOF:
8:40+7:40=15:80=16:20-12:00=4:20