Time word problems

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What is a time word problem?

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A time word problem is a mathematical question that involves calculating time intervals, such as start and end times, durations, or time differences.

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How do you calculate the end time if you know the start time and duration?

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To find the end time, add the duration (in hours and minutes) to the start time.

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If Petra started studying at 15:30 and studied for 2 hours and 15 minutes, what time did she finish?

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17:45

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What is the duration of a film that starts at 16:45 and lasts for 1 hour and 50 minutes?

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The film ends at 18:35.

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How do you find out what time someone woke up if you know when they went shopping and how many hours earlier they woke up?

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Subtract the number of hours from the shopping time to find the wake-up time.

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If David went shopping at 11:45 and woke up 3 hours earlier, what time did he wake up?

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8:45

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What is the formula to calculate the total time played if you know the start time and the duration?

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Add the duration to the start time, converting minutes to hours if necessary.

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If Marek started playing football at 13:40 and played for 1 hour and 25 minutes, what time did he finish?

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15:05

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What is the importance of understanding time word problems?

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Understanding time word problems helps in real-life situations like scheduling, planning, and managing time effectively.

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What is a common mistake when solving time word problems?

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A common mistake is not converting minutes to hours correctly or forgetting to carry over extra minutes.