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Racing Seconds — Question 23

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It is 08:35 PM right now. What time will it be after 8 hours and 25 minutes?
Answer

4 hours after 08:35 PM is 00:35 AM, and 4 hours after 00:35 AM is 04:35 AM, and 25 minutes after 04:35 AM is 04:60 AM, that is 05:00 AM.
Thus, 8 hours 25 minutes after 08:35 PM is 5:00 AM.


Source: This question is from Racing Seconds, Mathematics — Class 5, CBSE Board.

Key Concepts Covered

This question tests your understanding of the following concepts from the chapter Racing Seconds: Right, Now, Time, Hours, Minutes, Racing Seconds. These are fundamental topics in Mathematics that students are expected to master as part of the CBSE Class 5 curriculum.

A thorough understanding of these concepts will help you answer similar questions confidently in your CBSE examinations. These topics are frequently tested in both objective and subjective sections of Mathematics papers. We recommend revising the relevant section of your textbook alongside practising these solved examples to build a strong foundation.

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Key Points to Remember

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