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A bus leaves at 9:40 a.m. and arrives at 1:15 p.m. How long is the journey?

A4 hours 35 minutes
B3 hours 35 minutesCORRECT
C4 hours 25 minutes
D3 hours 25 minutes
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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
9:40 to 12:40 is 3 h; 12:40 to 1:15 is 35 min.
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