Time Formative Test
Name:_______________________________________
Listed below are the start times and durations for various events. Calculate the finishing time of the event.
| Start time | Duration of the Event | Finishing Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| a | 7:23 a. m. | 1 hour 10 min. | |
| b | 11:44 a. m. | 32 min. | |
| c | 8:34 p. m. | 3 hour 42 min. |
This is the basic clepsydra (literally "water thief"). This device can be traced back to nearly 2000 BCE in ancient Egypt. This type of clepsydra was often used to time speakers during debates and trials.