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?

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

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What does the short hand on a clock represent?

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The short hand on a clock tells us the hour.

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What does the long hand on a clock represent?

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The long hand on a clock tells us the minutes.

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If a party starts at 4:20 and lasts for 3 hours and 45 minutes, what time does it end?

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The party ends at 8:05.

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If Sarah finished watching TV at 5:50 and watched for 1 hour and 40 minutes, what time did she start?

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Sarah started watching TV at 4:10.

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What is the total time it takes Sean to get ready for practice if he needs 35 minutes for dishes, 25 minutes for breakfast, and 40 minutes to walk?

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It takes Sean 1 hour and 40 minutes to get ready.

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What time should Sean start getting ready for practice at 11:00 A.M.?

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Sean should start getting ready at 9:20 A.M.

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If 2 hours have passed since 3:00 P.M., what time is it now?

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It is 5:00 P.M.

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If a movie starts at 6:30 and lasts for 2 hours, what time does it end?

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The movie ends at 8:30.