Manoj left home for the bus stop 15 minutes earlier than the usual time. It takes 10 minutes to reach the stop. He reached the stop at 8.40 AM. What time does he usually leave home for the bus stop?
A
8:30 AM
B
8.55 AM
C
8:45 PM
D
Data inadequate
E
None of these
Correct answer: D
Explanation
He takes 10 mins to reach at the bus station. So, he left the room at 8.30am. This time he left 15 minutes earlier, so he usually leaves home at 8.30+15=8.45am
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