Question

question 40

an iv started at 3:10 am is to be completed in 12 hr 30 min.
determine the completion time (traditional time).

Explanation:

Identify the start time and duration

The given start time is 3:10 AM.
The given duration is 12 hours and 30 minutes.
We need to determine the completion time in traditional time format.

Add the hours

Using the Time Interval Calculation knowledge point:
Add 12 hours to the starting hour:

$$ 3\text{ AM} + 12\text{ hours} = 15:00\text{ (military time)} = 3\text{ PM} $$

Add the minutes

Using the Time Interval Calculation knowledge point:
Add 30 minutes to the starting minutes:

$$ 10\text{ min} + 30\text{ min} = 40\text{ min} $$

Combine and format the final time

Using the Time Interval Calculation knowledge point:
Combining the hours and minutes gives:

$$ 3:40\text{ PM} $$

Answer:

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