GAUSS7 2024 Problem 7

Katie completed two laps of a track without stopping. The first lap took 3 minutes and 45 seconds, and the second lap took 4 minutes and 35 seconds. What was her total time?

Answer Choices
A. 8 minutes 30 seconds
B. 7 minutes 50 seconds
C. 8 minutes 50 seconds
D. 8 minutes 20 seconds
E. 7 minutes 40 seconds