Question

you are reviewing an invoice from a freelance videographer. the invoice contains the time worked by the videographer in each of the last 2 weeks. the times given are 5 hours 45 minutes for the first week and 6 hours 30 minutes for the second week. what is the total time worked by the videographer in the 2 weeks?
a. 11 hours 15 minutes
b. 11 hours 25 minutes
c. 12 hours 5 minutes
d. 12 hours 15 minutes
e. 12 hours 25 minutes

Explanation:

Step1: Add the hours

Add the hours worked in each week: $5 + 6=11$ hours.

Step2: Add the minutes

Add the minutes worked in each week: $45+30 = 75$ minutes.

Step3: Convert minutes to hours and minutes

Since 60 minutes = 1 hour, $75$ minutes $= 1$ hour and $15$ minutes.

Step4: Add the hour - part from minutes conversion

Add the 1 hour from the 75 - minute conversion to the 11 hours: $11+1 = 12$ hours.

Answer:

D. 12 hours 15 minutes