Hayley's Walk: Calculate Arrival Time at Friend's House

Published on August 10, 2024

Question

Hayley left her home at 10.40 am. She walked from her home to the shop. It took her 14 minutes to walk to the shop. Hayley was at the shop for 10 minutes. Then Hayley walked from the shop to her friends house. It took Hayley 22 minutes to walk to her friends house. What time did Hayley arrive at her friends house?

Answer

Here’s how to solve the problem step-by-step:
1. Calculate the time Hayley arrived at the shop:
  • Hayley left home at 10:40 am.
  • It took her 14 minutes to walk to the shop.
  • Time arrived at the shop: 10:40 am + 14 minutes = 10:54 am
2. Calculate the time Hayley left the shop:
  • Hayley arrived at the shop at 10:54 am.
  • She was at the shop for 10 minutes.
  • Time left the shop: 10:54 am + 10 minutes = 11:04 am
3. Calculate the time Hayley arrived at her friend’s house:
  • Hayley left the shop at 11:04 am.
  • It took her 22 minutes to walk to her friend’s house.
  • Time arrived at friend’s house: 11:04 am + 22 minutes = 11:26 am
Answer: Hayley arrived at her friend’s house at 11:26 am.