Question 14
MediumOriginal questionA train leaves at 22:00 on a 24-hour clock, and the journey takes 39 hours. At what hour does it arrive?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
A 24-hour clock works modulo 24: .
, so it arrives at 13:00, two days later.
Worth noting
15 is , the length of the journey alone.
- Concept
- The 24-hour clock
- Typical timeTypical
- 90 s
- Your timeYours
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