Question

Jim has the job of sorting mail at his company. Today, it took Jim 73% of the time that it took him yesterday to sort the company's mail. If it took him 2 hours and 20 minutes yesterday, how much time did it take him today? Round your answer to the nearest minute.
A. 1 hour and 61 minutes
B. 3 hours and 12 minutes (nope)
C. 1 hour and 15 minutes
D. 1 hour and 42 minutes

Answer 1

2 hours and 20 minutes = 140 minutes
140*.73=102 minutes
102 minutes = 1 hour and 42 minutes

Answer 2

Thanks!

Answer 3

No problem :)