40 minutes ago, it was 40 minutes past 3 o’clock. How many minutes are left now until 5 o’clock?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → 40 minutes
First find the time now by moving 40 minutes forward from the earlier time, then count the minutes from now up to 5 o’clock.
40 minutes ago it was 3:40
Time now \(=\) 3:40 + 40 minutes = 4:20
From 4:20 to 5:00 there are 40 minutes