Time from Beginning to End

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What is elapsed time?

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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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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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If an event starts at 2:00 p.m. and ends at 5:00 p.m., how long did it last?

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3 hours.

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What does 'hour' mean?

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An hour is a unit of time equal to 60 minutes.

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What does 'minute' mean?

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A minute is a unit of time equal to 60 seconds.

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If school starts at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m., how long is the school day?

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6 hours.

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

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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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If I leave home at 10:15 a.m. and return at 1:45 p.m., how long was I out?

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3 hours and 30 minutes.