Question

How much time has passed?

• A. 34 minutes
• B. 38 minutes
• C. 40 minutes
• D. 36 minutes

Answer 1

The correct option is B 38 minutes

• Clock A shows the start time which is 2:40.
  
• Clock B shows the end time which is 3:18.
  
• We know, the elapsed time is the amount of time that passes from the start of an activity to the end of that activity.
  
• So, to calculate the passed time of the start and end we use the timeline as follows.

Hence, option A is correct.