Elasped time word problems

Front

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.

Front

What does the short hand on a clock represent?

Back

The short hand on a clock tells us the hour.

Front

If it is 9:30 a.m. and you mow the lawn for 30 minutes, what time do you finish?

Back

10:00 a.m.

Front

If Sharon was at the movies for 2 hours and left at 1:00 p.m., what time did she arrive?

Back

11:00 a.m.

Front

How do you calculate elapsed time?

Back

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

Front

What is the long hand on a clock used for?

Back

The long hand on a clock tells us the minutes.

Front

If a bus leaves at 2:30 p.m. and takes 30 minutes to reach its destination, what time does it arrive?

Back

3:00 p.m.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

If you start reading at 4:00 p.m. and read for 1 hour, what time do you finish?

Back

5:00 p.m.

Front

What is a word problem?

Back

A word problem is a math problem that is presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario.