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For each Multiple Choice Question (MCQ), four options are given. One of them is the correct answer. Make your choice (1,2,3 or 4). Write your answers in the brackets provided..

For each Short Answer Question(SAQ) and Long Answer Question(LAQ), write your answers in the blanks provided.

Leave your answers in the simplest form or correct to two decimal places.



 

1)  

Selvanayaki's watch is 20 minutes slower than the actual time.
Selvanayaki wants to catch a movie at 6 pm.
In order to get to the cinema, the bus ride takes 10 minutes.
What time must Selvanayaki's watch show when leaving home in order for Selvanayaki to reach punctually for the movie
Leave your answer in 24-hour format.
h


Answer:_______________




2)  

Pavi's watch is 25 minutes slower than the actual time.
Pavi wants to catch a movie at 7 pm.
In order to get to the cinema, the bus ride takes 25 minutes.
What time must Pavi's watch show when leaving home in order for Pavi to reach punctually for the movie
Leave your answer in 24-hour format.
h


Answer:_______________




3)  

Mithra's watch is 15 minutes slower than the actual time.
Mithra wants to catch a movie at 7 pm.
In order to get to the cinema, the bus ride takes 15 minutes.
What time must Mithra's watch show when leaving home in order for Mithra to reach punctually for the movie
Leave your answer in 24-hour format.
h


Answer:_______________




4)  

Savithri's watch is 15 minutes slower than the actual time.
Savithri wants to catch a movie at 5 pm.
In order to get to the cinema, the bus ride takes 25 minutes.
What time must Savithri's watch show when leaving home in order for Savithri to reach punctually for the movie
Leave your answer in 24-hour format.
h


Answer:_______________




5)  

Panimalar's watch is 15 minutes slower than the actual time.
Panimalar wants to catch a movie at 5 pm.
In order to get to the cinema, the bus ride takes 25 minutes.
What time must Panimalar's watch show when leaving home in order for Panimalar to reach punctually for the movie
Leave your answer in 24-hour format.
h


Answer:_______________




6)  

Pavi's watch is 15 minutes slower than the actual time.
Pavi wants to catch a movie at 5 pm.
In order to get to the cinema, the bus ride takes 10 minutes.
What time must Pavi's watch show when leaving home in order for Pavi to reach punctually for the movie
Leave your answer in 24-hour format.
h


Answer:_______________




7)  

Pavi's watch is 15 minutes slower than the actual time.
Pavi wants to catch a movie at 6 pm.
In order to get to the cinema, the bus ride takes 5 minutes.
What time must Pavi's watch show when leaving home in order for Pavi to reach punctually for the movie
Leave your answer in 24-hour format.
h


Answer:_______________




8)  

Chithra's watch is 25 minutes slower than the actual time.
Chithra wants to catch a movie at 3 pm.
In order to get to the cinema, the bus ride takes 5 minutes.
What time must Chithra's watch show when leaving home in order for Chithra to reach punctually for the movie
Leave your answer in 24-hour format.
h


Answer:_______________




9)  

Ramani's watch is 15 minutes slower than the actual time.
Ramani wants to catch a movie at 3 pm.
In order to get to the cinema, the bus ride takes 20 minutes.
What time must Ramani's watch show when leaving home in order for Ramani to reach punctually for the movie
Leave your answer in 24-hour format.
h


Answer:_______________




10)  

Pavi's watch is 15 minutes slower than the actual time.
Pavi wants to catch a movie at 6 pm.
In order to get to the cinema, the bus ride takes 30 minutes.
What time must Pavi's watch show when leaving home in order for Pavi to reach punctually for the movie
Leave your answer in 24-hour format.
h


Answer:_______________




 

1)  

Selvanayaki's watch is 20 minutes slower than the actual time.
Selvanayaki wants to catch a movie at 6 pm.
In order to get to the cinema, the bus ride takes 10 minutes.
What time must Selvanayaki's watch show when leaving home in order for Selvanayaki to reach punctually for the movie
Leave your answer in 24-hour format.
Answer: 1730 h


SOLUTION 1 :

Step 1: 10 minutes before 6 pm = 5.50 pm
Step 2: 20 minutes before 5.50 pm = 5.30 pm
Step 3: 5.30 pm in 24-hour format = 1730 hrs



2)  

Pavi's watch is 25 minutes slower than the actual time.
Pavi wants to catch a movie at 7 pm.
In order to get to the cinema, the bus ride takes 25 minutes.
What time must Pavi's watch show when leaving home in order for Pavi to reach punctually for the movie
Leave your answer in 24-hour format.
Answer: 1810 h


SOLUTION 1 :

Step 1: 25 minutes before 7 pm = 6.35 pm
Step 2: 25 minutes before 6.35 pm = 6.10 pm
Step 3: 6.10 pm in 24-hour format = 1810 hrs



3)  

Mithra's watch is 15 minutes slower than the actual time.
Mithra wants to catch a movie at 7 pm.
In order to get to the cinema, the bus ride takes 15 minutes.
What time must Mithra's watch show when leaving home in order for Mithra to reach punctually for the movie
Leave your answer in 24-hour format.
Answer: 1830 h


SOLUTION 1 :

Step 1: 15 minutes before 7 pm = 6.45 pm
Step 2: 15 minutes before 6.45 pm = 6.30 pm
Step 3: 6.30 pm in 24-hour format = 1830 hrs



4)  

Savithri's watch is 15 minutes slower than the actual time.
Savithri wants to catch a movie at 5 pm.
In order to get to the cinema, the bus ride takes 25 minutes.
What time must Savithri's watch show when leaving home in order for Savithri to reach punctually for the movie
Leave your answer in 24-hour format.
Answer: 1620 h


SOLUTION 1 :

Step 1: 25 minutes before 5 pm = 4.35 pm
Step 2: 15 minutes before 4.35 pm = 4.20 pm
Step 3: 4.20 pm in 24-hour format = 1620 hrs



5)  

Panimalar's watch is 15 minutes slower than the actual time.
Panimalar wants to catch a movie at 5 pm.
In order to get to the cinema, the bus ride takes 25 minutes.
What time must Panimalar's watch show when leaving home in order for Panimalar to reach punctually for the movie
Leave your answer in 24-hour format.
Answer: 1620 h


SOLUTION 1 :

Step 1: 25 minutes before 5 pm = 4.35 pm
Step 2: 15 minutes before 4.35 pm = 4.20 pm
Step 3: 4.20 pm in 24-hour format = 1620 hrs



6)  

Pavi's watch is 15 minutes slower than the actual time.
Pavi wants to catch a movie at 5 pm.
In order to get to the cinema, the bus ride takes 10 minutes.
What time must Pavi's watch show when leaving home in order for Pavi to reach punctually for the movie
Leave your answer in 24-hour format.
Answer: 1635 h


SOLUTION 1 :

Step 1: 10 minutes before 5 pm = 4.50 pm
Step 2: 15 minutes before 4.50 pm = 4.35 pm
Step 3: 4.35 pm in 24-hour format = 1635 hrs



7)  

Pavi's watch is 15 minutes slower than the actual time.
Pavi wants to catch a movie at 6 pm.
In order to get to the cinema, the bus ride takes 5 minutes.
What time must Pavi's watch show when leaving home in order for Pavi to reach punctually for the movie
Leave your answer in 24-hour format.
Answer: 1740 h


SOLUTION 1 :

Step 1: 5 minutes before 6 pm = 5.55 pm
Step 2: 15 minutes before 5.55 pm = 5.40 pm
Step 3: 5.40 pm in 24-hour format = 1740 hrs



8)  

Chithra's watch is 25 minutes slower than the actual time.
Chithra wants to catch a movie at 3 pm.
In order to get to the cinema, the bus ride takes 5 minutes.
What time must Chithra's watch show when leaving home in order for Chithra to reach punctually for the movie
Leave your answer in 24-hour format.
Answer: 1430 h


SOLUTION 1 :

Step 1: 5 minutes before 3 pm = 2.55 pm
Step 2: 25 minutes before 2.55 pm = 2.30 pm
Step 3: 2.30 pm in 24-hour format = 1430 hrs



9)  

Ramani's watch is 15 minutes slower than the actual time.
Ramani wants to catch a movie at 3 pm.
In order to get to the cinema, the bus ride takes 20 minutes.
What time must Ramani's watch show when leaving home in order for Ramani to reach punctually for the movie
Leave your answer in 24-hour format.
Answer: 1425 h


SOLUTION 1 :

Step 1: 20 minutes before 3 pm = 2.40 pm
Step 2: 15 minutes before 2.40 pm = 2.25 pm
Step 3: 2.25 pm in 24-hour format = 1425 hrs



10)  

Pavi's watch is 15 minutes slower than the actual time.
Pavi wants to catch a movie at 6 pm.
In order to get to the cinema, the bus ride takes 30 minutes.
What time must Pavi's watch show when leaving home in order for Pavi to reach punctually for the movie
Leave your answer in 24-hour format.
Answer: 1715 h


SOLUTION 1 :

Step 1: 30 minutes before 6 pm = 5.30 pm
Step 2: 15 minutes before 5.30 pm = 5.15 pm
Step 3: 5.15 pm in 24-hour format = 1715 hrs