Elapsed Time Word Problems

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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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CCSS.3.MD.A.1

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How do you calculate elapsed time when the start and end times are on the same day?

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To calculate elapsed time on the same day, subtract the start time from the end time.

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CCSS.3.MD.A.1

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What is the process for calculating elapsed time when the end time is on the next day?

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When the end time is on the next day, add 24 hours to the end time before subtracting the start time.

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CCSS.3.MD.A.1

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What is the difference between hours and minutes in time calculations?

Back

There are 60 minutes in an hour. When calculating elapsed time, convert hours to minutes if necessary for accurate addition or subtraction.

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CCSS.3.MD.A.1

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How do you convert hours into minutes?

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To convert hours into minutes, multiply the number of hours by 60.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1

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If an event starts at 3:00 PM and ends at 5:30 PM, how do you find the elapsed time?

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Subtract 3:00 PM from 5:30 PM, which equals 2 hours and 30 minutes.

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CCSS.3.MD.A.1

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What is the elapsed time if a movie starts at 7:45 PM and ends at 10:00 PM?

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The elapsed time is 2 hours and 15 minutes.

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CCSS.3.MD.A.1

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How do you find the time remaining before an appointment?

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To find the time remaining before an appointment, subtract the current time from the appointment time.

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CCSS.3.MD.A.1

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If it is currently 1:15 PM and an appointment is at 3:00 PM, how much time is left?

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There is 1 hour and 45 minutes left before the appointment.

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CCSS.3.MD.A.1

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What is the elapsed time for an event that starts at 9:00 AM and ends at 12:30 PM?

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The elapsed time is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

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CCSS.3.MD.A.1