Elapsed Time STAAR Questions

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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?

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

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If an event starts at 2:00 PM and ends at 4:30 PM, what is the elapsed time?

Back

2 hours and 30 minutes.

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What is the difference between AM and PM?

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

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If Bob leaves home at 8:30 AM and returns at 2:05 PM, how long was he gone?

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5 hours and 35 minutes.

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What is the first step in solving an elapsed time problem?

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Identify the start time and the end time.

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If a flight departs at 8:47 AM and takes 3 hours and 32 minutes, what time does it arrive?

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12:19 PM.

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How do you convert hours and minutes into just minutes?

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Multiply the number of hours by 60 and add the minutes.

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If an event lasts for 1 hour and 5 minutes, how many minutes is that in total?

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65 minutes.

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What is the elapsed time if you start at 7:16 AM and end at 1:09 AM the next day?

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17 hours and 53 minutes.