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Ajay left home for the bus stop 15 minutes earlier than usual. It takes 10 minutes to reach the stop. He reached the stop at 8.40 a.m. What time does he usually leave home for the bus stop?

Ajay left home for the bus stop 15 minutes earlier than usual. It takes 10 minutes to reach the stop. He reached the stop at 8.40 a.m. What time does he usually leave home for the bus stop? Correct Answer 8.45 a.m.

According to the question:

(1) Ajay reached the stop at 8.40 a.m. 

(2) It takes 10 minutes to reach the stop, means he left home for the bus stop at → 8 hour + 40 minutes - 10 minutes = 8 hours + 30 minutes = 8.30 a.m.

(3) Ajay left home for the bus stop 15 minutes earlier than usual, means he usually leave home for the bus stop at  → 8 hours + 30 minutes + 15 minutes = 8 hours + 45 minutes = 8.45 a.m.

Hence, 8.45 a.m. is the correct naswer.

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