Reading Clocks & Elapsed Time

Front

What is the definition of elapsed time?

Back

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

Front

How do you read an analog clock?

Back

To read an analog clock, observe the position of the hour hand and the minute hand. The hour hand indicates the hour, while the minute hand indicates the minutes past the hour.

Front

What is the relationship between hours and minutes?

Back

There are 60 minutes in one hour.

Front

If it is 3:00 and 30 minutes pass, what time is it now?

Back

It is 3:30.

Front

How do you calculate the time it takes to complete an activity?

Back

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

Front

What time is 45 minutes after 2:15?

Back

It is 3:00.

Front

If a train leaves at 4:30 and arrives at 5:15, how long is the journey?

Back

The journey is 45 minutes.

Front

What does the minute hand on a clock represent?

Back

The minute hand represents the number of minutes past the hour.

Front

How do you convert hours into minutes?

Back

To convert hours into minutes, multiply the number of hours by 60.

Front

If a meeting starts at 1:15 and lasts for 2 hours, what time does it end?

Back

It ends at 3:15.