Natalie's Sheffield Trip: Calculate Arrival Time
Published on August 10, 2024
Question
Natalie drives from London to Sheffield. Natalie leaves London at 9.15 am. Natalie drives for 2 1/2 hours before stopping for a break. The break lasts for 20 minutes. Natalie then takes another 85 minutes to reach Sheffield. What time does Natalie arrive in Sheffield?
Answer
Here’s how to solve the problem step-by-step:
1. Calculate the total break time in hours:
- 20 minutes / 60 minutes/hour = 1/3 hour
2. Calculate the total driving time in hours:
- 2 1/2 hours = 2.5 hours
- 85 minutes / 60 minutes/hour = 1.42 hours (approximately)
- Total driving time: 2.5 hours + 1.42 hours = 3.92 hours
3. Calculate the total travel time:
- Total travel time: 3.92 hours + 1/3 hour = 4.25 hours
4. Add the total travel time to the departure time:
- 9:15 am + 4.25 hours = 1:40 pm
Therefore, Natalie arrives in Sheffield at 1:40 pm.