Elapsed Time & Time Zones

The company cafeteria is open from

11:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. What time in 24-hour format does the cafeteria close?

• 16:00

• 17:00

• 18:00

• 19:00

Answer explanation

The company cafeteria closes at 5:00 p.m., which is equivalent to 17:00 in 24-hour format. Therefore, the correct choice is 17:00.

Jenica slept at 10:40 p.m. and woke up at 6:00 a.m. How long did she sleep?

• A. 7 hours and 20 minutes

• B. 8 hours and 20 minutes

• C. 6 hours and 20 minutes

• D. 7 hours and 40 minutes

Answer explanation

Jenica slept from 10:40 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., which is a total of 7 hours and 20 minutes. Therefore, the correct answer is A. 7 hours and 20 minutes.

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CCSS.3.MD.A.1

What time is it in Manila (UTC+8) if the time in Tokyo (UTC+9) is 9:00 AM?

• 6:00 AM

• 7:00 AM

• 8:00 AM

• 9:00 AM

Answer explanation

Since Tokyo, Japan is UTC+9 hours and Manila, Philippines is UTC+8 hours, the time in Manila would be one hour behind Tokyo. Therefore, if it is 9:00 AM in Tokyo, it would be 8:00 AM in Manila.

My report was ready three hours before the meeting. The meeting was at 04:00 PM. When was the report ready in 12-hour format?

• 11:00 AM

• 12:00 AM

• 1:00 PM

• 2:00 PM

Answer explanation

The report was ready three hours before the 04:00 PM meeting, so it was ready at 1:00 PM in 12-hour format.

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CCSS.3.MD.A.1

If it is 8:00 AM in Qatar (UTC+3), what would be the time in Philippines (UTC+8)?

• 4:00 PM

• 3:00 PM

• 2:00 PM

• 1:00 PM

Answer explanation

Since Doha, Qatar is UTC+3 hours and Manila, Philippines is UTC+8 hours, there is a 5-hour time difference. Therefore, if it is 8:00 AM in Doha, it would be 1:00 PM in Manila.

If it is 7:30 AM in London (UTC+0) what would be the time in New York (UTC-5)?

• 12:30 AM

• 1:30 AM

• 2:30 AM

• 3:30 AM

Tom started his homework at 4:45 PM and finished at 6:15 PM. How long did it take him to complete his homework?

• A. 1 hour and 15 minutes

• B. 1 hour and 30 minutes

• C. 1 hour and 45 minutes

• D. 2 hours

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CCSS.3.MD.A.1

If a train departs from Station A at 3:20 PM and arrives at Station B at 6:45 PM, how long was the journey?

• A. 3 hours and 15 minutes

• B. 3 hours and 25 minutes

• C. 3 hours and 30 minutes

• D. 3 hours and 40 minutes

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CCSS.3.MD.A.1

A football match begins in New York at 8:00 p.m.
What time will it be in Paris, which is 6 hours ahead of New York time?

• A) 12:00 a.m. (midnight) next day
  

• B) 2:00 a.m. next day
  

• C) 10:00 p.m. same day
  

• D) 6:00 a.m. next day

It is 9:00 a.m. in London (GMT). What time is it in New Delhi (GMT +5:30)?

• A) 1:30 a.m.
  

• B) 2:30 p.m.
  

• C) 3:30 p.m.
  

• D) 11:30 a.m.