4.9 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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If an event starts at 2:00 p.m. and ends at 3:30 p.m., how long did the event last?

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1 hour and 30 minutes.

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What is the difference between a.m. and p.m.?

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A.m. refers to the time from midnight to noon, while p.m. refers to the time from noon to midnight.

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If a train leaves at 10:15 a.m. and arrives at 1:45 p.m., how long is the train ride?

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3 hours and 30 minutes.

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What is the term for the time shown on a clock?

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The term is 'clock time'.

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If a movie starts at 5:00 p.m. and lasts for 2 hours, what time does it end?

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7:00 p.m.

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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 4:30 p.m. and finish at 5:00 p.m., how long did you spend on homework?

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30 minutes.

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What is the elapsed time if you start reading at 3:15 p.m. and stop at 4:00 p.m.?

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45 minutes.