Mathematics

Huber

16 April, 23:45

Solve this problem.

At the end of each working day, highway police must report the total amount of time spent performing certain tasks. During one 8-hour shift, an officer spent 30 minutes aiding vehicles in distress, 1 3/4 hours at the scene of an accident, and 2 hours and 25 minutes writing tickets. How much time did the officer spend doing these tasks?

Select the correct answer.

a) 4 1/2 hours

b) 4 2/3 hours

c) 4 1/3 hours

d) 4 hours