Elapsed time

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What is elapsed time?

Back

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?

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between hours and minutes?

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Hours are larger units of time (60 minutes = 1 hour). Minutes are smaller units of time.

Front

If school starts at 8:40 a.m. and ends at 3:05 p.m., how do you find out how long school lasts?

Back

You subtract 8:40 a.m. from 3:05 p.m. to find the duration.

Front

What is the total number of minutes in 1 hour?

Back

There are 60 minutes in 1 hour.

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If it is 10:00 a.m. now, what time will it be in 2 hours?

Back

It will be 12:00 p.m.

Front

What does '5 hours and 15 minutes ago' mean?

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It means to go back in time 5 hours and 15 minutes from the current time.

Front

How do you convert hours into minutes?

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Multiply the number of hours by 60 to get the number of minutes.

Front

If Maya's practice started at 4:10 p.m. and ended at 7:05 p.m., how do you find the duration?

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Subtract 4:10 p.m. from 7:05 p.m. to find out how long practice lasted.

Front

What is the time 3 hours after 2:00 p.m.?

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It is 5:00 p.m.