Minute Mystery: Deadline Dilemma

Bite-sized brain teaser to solve in a minute or less.

 

 

Deadline Dilemma

Billy has a work task deadline set for 2:30 pm. He departs from home at 8:30 am and his commute to work is 30 minutes. He attends a one-hour meeting and then spends the next 35 minutes having breakfast in the break room.

How much time does Billy have left to successfully complete the task?

 

 

Solution

8:30 am - Billy leaves for work

9:00 am - Billy reaches work

10:00 am - Billy's meeting is over

10:35 am - Billy's done having breakfast

10:35 am to 2:30 pm - Billy must complete his task


Billy has 3 hours and 55 minutes to complete his task

 

 

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