Question

The first quarter of the championship game lasted 48 minutes. The second quarter lasted 52 minutes. There was a special presentation at halftime that lasted 25 minutes. The third quarter lasted 54 minutes and the fourth quarter lasted 49. If the game started at 6:30 pm, at what time did the game finish?

Answer 1

What don't you understand about this problem?

Answer 2

Just wanted to see if I got the right answer, 10:18 pm, and if there was a more organized way of doing it.

Answer 3

I got the same answer.

I added the minutes and then added them to 6:30.