Problem:
A contest began at noon one day and ended minutes later. At what time did the contest end?
Answer Choices:
A. p.m.
B. midnight
C. a.m.
D. a.m.
E. a.m.
Solution:
Since minutes hours hours $= hours, minutes, the contest ended hours minutes past noon or at a.m.
Answer: .
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