Question

Doug began sweeping the living room floor at 10:47. It took him 42 minutes to sweep the whole room. What time was it when Doug finished sweeping?

Answer 1

Answer:11:29

Explanation:

If Doug starts at 10:47 and sweeps for 42 minutes

First you add 42 minutes to the 47.

Remember there are 60 minutes in an hour.

So do 47+42=89

Next do 89-60 (because there are 60 minutes in an hour)

You get 29 minutes.

Add one to the 10

That makes 11:29

Answer 2

11:29.

Explanation:

10:47 - 11:00 is 13 minutes, which leaves 29 minutes. So then you add that to 11:00, 11:29.