A bus on a regular schedule takes 3 1/4 hours to reach its destination. The express bus takes 2 1/2 hours to make the same trip. How much travel time can be saved by taking the express?
A. 3/4 hour
B. 5 3/4 hours
C. 2 hours
D. 1 1/4 hours

Question

A bus on a regular schedule takes 3 1/4  hours to reach its destination. The express bus takes 2 1/2 hours to make the same trip. How much travel time can be saved by taking the express?
A. 3/4 hour
B. 5 3/4 hours
C. 2 hours
D. 1   1/4 hours

boldjon · Answer

3-1/4 - 2-1/2 = ? 

convert to lowest common denominator: 

3-1/4 - 2-2/4 = ? 

get rid of mixed fractions and solve 

(3*4)+1 = 13 
(2*4)+2 = 10 

13/4 - 10/4 = 3/4 

A.) 3/4 hours

danysanchy97 · Answer

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