Elapsed Time Word Problems Flashcard

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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?

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To calculate elapsed time, subtract the start time from the end time.

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What is the difference between AM and PM?

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AM refers to the time from midnight to noon, while PM refers to the time from noon to midnight.

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If an event starts at 2:00 PM and ends at 3:30 PM, how long did it last?

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1 hour 30 minutes.

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What is the duration of a movie that starts at 5:15 PM and ends at 7:00 PM?

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1 hour 45 minutes.

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If a train leaves at 10:30 AM and arrives at 12:15 PM, how long is the journey?

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1 hour 45 minutes.

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What does it mean to 'round' time?

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Rounding time means adjusting the time to the nearest hour or half-hour for simplicity.

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How many minutes are in 1 hour?

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There are 60 minutes in 1 hour.

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If you start homework at 4:00 PM and finish at 5:30 PM, how long did you work?

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1 hour 30 minutes.

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What is the time difference between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM?

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2 hours.

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