Elapsed Time and Duration 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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How do you calculate the end time of an event?

Back

To calculate the end time, add the duration of the event to the start time.

Front

What is duration in the context of time?

Back

Duration refers to the total time taken for an event to occur.

Front

If a concert starts at 7:25 PM and lasts for 2 hours and 50 minutes, what time does it end?

Back

10:15 PM

Front

How do you find the duration of an event?

Back

To find the duration, subtract the start time from the end time.

Front

If a movie starts at 6:30 PM and ends at 8:05 PM, how long was the movie?

Back

1 hour and 35 minutes.

Front

What is the formula to convert hours and minutes into total minutes?

Back

Total minutes = (hours × 60) + minutes.

Front

If Sarah started reading at 2:15 PM and stopped at 3:45 PM, how long did she read?

Back

1 hour and 30 minutes.

Front

What is the significance of AM and PM in time?

Back

AM refers to the time from midnight to noon, while PM refers to the time from noon to midnight.

Front

If a football practice session begins at 5:10 PM and lasts for 1 hour and 55 minutes, what time does it end?

Back

7:05 PM.