Unit 3 · Measurement and Data
Clock at 5:55 am — Add 555 Minutes
Lesson 9 of 12
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A clock shows 5:55 am. Add 555 minutes. The key insight: 555 ÷ 60 = 9 remainder 15 — so you add 9 hours and 15 minutes. 5:55 am + 9 h = 2:55 pm, then + 15 min = 3:10 pm. Option E (3:50 pm) traps students who add 50 minutes instead of 15.
Chapters
0:00Introduction
0:23The Question
0:57Converting minutes into hours
1:26Adding the hours block
1:47Adding the remaining minutes and final selection
2:13Strategic exam tip
2:45Correct answer
Question
A clock shows 5:55 am.
What time will it show 555 minutes later?
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