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BECE Mathematics 2024 Paper

Question : 29

Total: 40

Solution:

Concept:

The journey crosses midnight, so the total time must be calculated in two parts.

Explanation:

The bus left at 9:15 pm and arrived at 2:45 am the next day.

From 9:15 pm to 12:00 midnight is

2\text{ hours }45\text{ minutes}

From 12:00 midnight to 2:45 am is

2\text{ hours }45\text{ minutes}

Add both intervals:

2\text{ hours }45\text{ minutes} + 2\text{ hours }45\text{ minutes} = 5\text{ hours }30\text{ minutes}

Answer:

Option C.

5

hours

30

minutes.

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