Entering the World of WorkSection 1:
Why Work MattersMath Practice Step-by-StepFollow these steps to solve the Section 1.1 Math Practice problem. Figuring Hours Worked Figure It Out Today you arrive at work at 8:30 a.m. You take lunch from 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Then you worked from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. How many hours and minutes have you worked? Step 1 Calculate how long you worked before lunch. Subtract the earlier time (the time you got to work) from the later time (The time you left for lunch). Step 2 Calculate the time you worked after lunch. Subtract the earlier time (the time you returned from lunch) from the later time (the time you left work). Step 3 Add the two times together. This gives you the answer to the question. |