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 between two times?

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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 difference between hours and minutes in time calculation?

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There are 60 minutes in an hour. When calculating time, convert hours to minutes if necessary for accurate subtraction.

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If an event starts at 2:15 PM and ends at 4:45 PM, how do you find the elapsed time?

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Subtract the start time from the end time: 4:45 PM - 2:15 PM = 2 hours and 30 minutes.

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What is the significance of AM and PM in time?

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AM (Ante Meridiem) refers to the time from midnight to noon, while PM (Post Meridiem) refers to the time from noon to midnight.

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How do you convert minutes into hours?

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To convert minutes into hours, divide the number of minutes by 60. For example, 120 minutes is 2 hours.

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What is the process for adding time durations?

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To add time durations, add the hours and minutes separately, then convert any excess minutes into hours if necessary.

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If a class starts at 9:00 AM and lasts for 1 hour and 45 minutes, what time does it end?

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The class ends at 10:45 AM.

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

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Add the duration to the start time. For example, if the start time is 3:00 PM and the duration is 2 hours, the end time is 5:00 PM.

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What is the elapsed time from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM?

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The elapsed time is 1 hour and 30 minutes.