Daily Math Challenge

Time Hard Grade 6-8

A train departs every 18 minutes. If the first train leaves at 6:00 AM, what time does the 5th train leave?

Answer
7:12 AM

How to solve it

1
Trains after first: 4
2
Time elapsed: 4 × 18 = 72 minutes = 1 hour 12 minutes
3
5th train: 6:00 AM + 1:12 = 7:12 AM

Hints

How many trains after the first?

Multiply by 18 minutes

Add to 6:00 AM

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