Question

A bus route is 57 minutes long. A student is taking a trip on the bus for 2 3 the total route length. The student must also walk 10 minutes to get to the bus and 10 minutes from the bus to his destination. How long is the student’s total trip? A) 38 minutes B) 57 minutes C) 58 minutes D) 106 minutes​

Answer 1

Multiply the time spent on the bus the the total length of the bus trip:

57 x 2/3 = 114/3 = 38 minutes

Now add the amount of time they walk:

38 + 10 + 10 = 58 minutes total.

Answer: C. 58 minutes