Hey commuter train leaves from the city every 40 minutes the first train leaves at 5:20 AM. What is the departure time closest to 1 PM?

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To find the departure time for the commuter train closest to 1 PM, we can calculate the schedule based on the first departure at 5:20 AM and subsequent trains leaving every 40 minutes.

  1. The first train leaves at 5:20 AM.
  2. The trains will leave at the following times:
    • 5:20 AM
    • 6:00 AM (5:20 + 40 minutes)
    • 6:40 AM
    • 7:20 AM
    • 8:00 AM
    • 8:40 AM
    • 9:20 AM
    • 10:00 AM
    • 10:40 AM
    • 11:20 AM
    • 12:00 PM
    • 12:40 PM
    • 1:20 PM

The times between 12:00 PM and 1 PM are:

  • 12:00 PM
  • 12:40 PM

After 12:40 PM, the next train leaves at 1:20 PM.

Therefore, the two departure times closest to 1 PM are 12:40 PM and 1:20 PM. The closest departure time to 1 PM is 1:20 PM.