Hank flies from Los Angeles to Shanghai.
(a) The flight departs on Friday 22 July at 2140.
The flight takes 13 hours 35 minutes.
The local time in Shanghai is 15 hours ahead of the local time in Los Angeles.
Find the day, date and time in Shanghai when Hank’s flight arrives.
(b) The cost of the flight is \$920.
The exchange rate is \$1 = 6.87 Chinese yuan.
Find the cost of the flight in yuan.
▶️ Answer/Explanation
Ans: (a) Sunday 24 July 0215 (b) 6320.40 yuan
(a) Departure: Fri 22/7 2140 + 13h35m = Sat 23/7 1115 LA time.
Shanghai time: 1115 + 15h = Sun 24/7 0215.
(b) 920 × 6.87 = 6320.40 yuan.
Tara goes on a journey by train.
The train leaves at 06 48.
The journey takes 12 hours and 35 minutes.
Find the time when Tara arrives.
▶️ Answer/Explanation
Ans: 19:23 or 7:23 pm
Start time: 06:48
Add 12 hours: 18:48
Add 35 minutes: 19:23