Question

Diane goes to pay for her car parking.

She arrived at the car park at 2.15pm and leaves at 4.45pm on Thursday.

how much does Diane pay for her car parking?

Monday - Friday

up to 2 hours £3.00
2-4 hours £4.50
5 hours + £5.50

Answer 1

she pays 4.50, because she comes back to her car in 2 hours and 30 minutes. 

Answer 2

£4.50

Explanation:

If Diane arrived at the car park at 2.15pm and left at 4.45pm, she would have been at the car park for 2 hours and 30 mins:

=4:45-2:15=2:30

Money-Friday it is £3.00 up to two hours, but Diane has stayed longer than this so she will pay more than £3.00. Diane time falls within the 2-4 hour period.

∴ Diane pays £4.50 for her car parking