Elapsed Time Word Problems

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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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CCSS.3.MD.A.1

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How do you calculate elapsed time?

Back

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

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CCSS.3.MD.A.1

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If an event starts at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 12:00 p.m., how long did it last?

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4 hours.

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CCSS.3.MD.A.1

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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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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.W.2.3

CCSS.W.3.3C

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If Rylie hiked for 3 hours starting at 10:30 a.m., what time did she finish?

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1:30 p.m.

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CCSS.3.MD.A.1

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What is the term for the time when an event begins?

Back

Start time.

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What is the term for the time when an event ends?

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End time.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.W.2.3

CCSS.W.3.3C

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If Eloise played for 2 hours and 15 minutes starting at 9:46 a.m., what time did she finish?

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12:01 p.m.

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CCSS.3.MD.A.1

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If Lilly stopped playing video games at 6:45 p.m. after 2 hours, what time did she start?

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4:45 p.m.

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CCSS.3.MD.A.1

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If Elijah worked for 2 hours and 18 minutes and finished at 3:45 p.m., what time did he start?

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1:27 p.m.

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CCSS.3.MD.A.1