Solve this problem.


At the end of each working day, highway police must report the total amount of time spent performing certain tasks. During one 8-hour shift, an officer spent 30 minutes aiding vehicles in distress, 1 3/4 hours at the scene of an accident, and 2 hours and 25 minutes writing tickets. How much time did the officer spend doing these tasks?



Select the correct answer.


a)4 1/2 hours

b)4 2/3 hours

c)4 1/3 hours

d)4 hours