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Harold took 3 1/4 hours to play baseball game while Darcy game took only 2 4/5 hours to complete how much longer did harolds game take 

is the answer Harold took 77 minutes linger

8 years ago

Answered By Siu Wah, Gary C

Since 1 hour = 60 mins;  1/4 hour = 1/4 x 60 = 15mins;  4/5 hours = 48mins

Harold took 3 & 1/4 hrs = 3x60 + 15 mins =  195 mins

Darcy took 2 & 4/5 hrs  = 2x60 + 48 mins =  168 mins

Difference : 195-168 = 27mins,

Therefore Harold took 27 mins longer.