On a time sheet for work what would 8am- 2:50pm be in decimal form ?

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Answer 1 · 2018-07-30T13:34:41

#color(crimson)(=> 6.83 hrs#

#8 am to 2:50 pm#

#2:50 pm = 12:00 + 2:50 =14:50 hrs#

#8 am = 8:00 hrs#

Time difference #= 14:50 -8:00 = 6:50 hrs#

#1 hr = 60 min#

#:. 6:50 hrs = 6 hrs + 50 min = (6 + 50/60 ) hrs#

#=> 6 50/60 = 6 5/6 ~~ 6.83 hrs#