The drama clue is showing a video of their recent play. The first showing begins at 1:30 p.m. The second showing is scheduled at 4:15 p.m. with a 1/2 hour break in between the showings. How long is the video in hours and minutes?
----------------------------------------------- Given information ----------------------------------------------- First showing : 1.30pm Second showing : 4.15 pm Inbetween : 1/2 hour break
----------------------------------------------- Find the time the first showing ends ----------------------------------------------- 1/2 hours before 4.15pm ⇒ 30 mins before 4.15pm ⇒ 3.45pm
----------------------------------------------- Calculate the duration of the firs show ----------------------------------------------- 1.30pm to 3.30pm = 2 hours 3.30pm to 3.45pm = 15 mins Total duration = 2 hours 15 mins
----------------------------------------------- Answer: 2 hours 15 mins -----------------------------------------------
