Vanessa typically works 8 hours per day in a normal 5 day work week. Last week, however, Vanessa had to take 90 minutes off on Tuesday, 45 minutes off on Thursday, and she left two and a half hours early on Friday. How many hours did Vanessa work last week?

Question

Vanessa typically works 8 hours per day in a normal 5 day work week. Last week, however, Vanessa had to take 90 minutes off on Tuesday, 45 minutes off on Thursday, and she left two and a half hours early on Friday. How many hours did Vanessa work last week?
	
(A.35 hours 15 minutes)  
	
B.35 hours 30 minutes  
	
C.35 hours 45 minutes  
	
D.36 hours 15 minutes

Is this correct? if so can you explain howd you got the answer?

Ms. Sue · Answer

90 minutes = 1.5 hrs 45 minutes = 0.75 hrs 1.5 + 0.75 + 2.5 = 4.75 hours 40 - 4.75 = 35.25 = 35 1/4 hours = 35 hours, 15 minutes