Multiple choice

Muskan would like to complete all her homework before 10 p.m. in order to watch an important TV programme. She has 40 minutes assignment in each of her five prepared subjects. What is the latest time at which she can start and still complete her homework in time for the programme?

  1. 6.30 p.m.

  2. 6.40 p.m.

  3. 7.10 p.m.

  4. 7.20 p.m.

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Total homework time = 5 subjects × 40 minutes = 200 minutes = 3 hours 20 minutes. To finish by 10 p.m., Muskan must start at 6:40 p.m.