Question

Passengers usually start to board their flights 1 hour before the scheduled take off time The gate will be closed 15 minutes before takeoff time. Jack's plane is scheduled to take off at 12:05am. If he arrives at the gate at 11:45pm, can he board the flight?

Answer 1

Yes, Jack can board the flight.

Explanation:

1) Jack's plane is scheduled to take off at 12:05am.

2) The gate closes usually 15 minutes before take-off time.

3) He arrives at the gate at 11:45pm.

Taking a closer look, Jack has enough time to make it.

If the gate does close 15 minutes before take-off, Jack will have 5 minutes to board his flight. So, he will barely make it in time.

12:05 - 11:45 = 20 minutes. :)