Calculating Time Away from Home: Paul’s School Day

Learn how to calculate the duration of time Paul was away from home, from 7:25 AM to 3:15 PM.

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To calculate how long Paul was away from home:

  1. Determine the time he left: 7:25 AM.
  2. Determine the time he returned: 3:15 PM.
  3. Calculate the time difference:
    • From 7:25 AM to 12:00 PM is 4 hours and 35 minutes.
    • From 12:00 PM to 3:15 PM is 3 hours and 15 minutes.
  4. Add the two time spans:
    • 4 hours 35 minutes + 3 hours 15 minutes = 7 hours 50 minutes.

Therefore, Paul was away from home for 7 hours and 50 minutes.

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