If it were two hours later, it would be half as long until midnight as it would be if it were an hour later. What time is it now?

  1. 9 PM

  2. 9:30 PM

  3. 9:20 PM

  4. none of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

To solve this question, the user needs to use algebraic equations and time concepts. We can start by setting up the equation:

Let x be the number of hours until midnight from the current time. Then, we can create the equation:

(x - 2) = 1/2(x - 1)

Now, we can solve for x to determine the number of hours until midnight from the current time.

x - 2 = 1/2x - 1/2

Multiplying each side of the equation by 2 to eliminate the fraction yields:

2x - 4 = x - 1

Simplifying the equation by combining like terms gives:

x = 3

Therefore, there are 3 hours until midnight from the current time. If we subtract 3 hours from midnight, we get 9 PM. Thus, the correct answer is:

The Answer is: A. 9 PM

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