Question

what time was it 2hours 55minutes before 12 midnight with full explanation

Answer 1

first of all we talk about 2 hours before 12 midnight means it will be 10 pm
now 55 minutes before 10 pm means 9:05 p.m

Answer 2

9 :05 because 2 hr 55 min are 175 min in total
subtract them from 12 :00 and you get 9 :05 !!!!