Elapsed Time

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What is Elapsed Time?

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Elapsed time is the amount of time that passes from the start of an event to the end of that event.

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How do you calculate elapsed time when given a start time and an end time?

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To calculate elapsed time, subtract the start time from the end time. If the end time is on the next day, adjust accordingly.

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What is the elapsed time between 12:05 and 1:45?

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1 hour 40 minutes.

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If an event starts at 5:20 and lasts for 2 hours and 15 minutes, what time does it end?

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7:35.

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How do you find the start time if you know the end time and duration?

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Subtract the duration from the end time.

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If Patricia got off the airplane at 3:45 and was on it for 2 hours and 30 minutes, what time did she board?

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1:15.

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What is the elapsed time from 9:45 to 11:20?

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1 hour 35 minutes.

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If Lester worked on his fence for 2 hours and 10 minutes starting at 1:30 p.m., what time did he finish?

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3:40 p.m.

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What is the difference between elapsed time and duration?

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Elapsed time refers to the total time that has passed, while duration refers to the length of time an event lasts.

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How do you convert hours and minutes into just minutes?

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Multiply the number of hours by 60 and add the minutes.