Elapsed Time Word Problems

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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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If an event starts at 2:00 PM and ends at 4:30 PM, how long did it last?

Back

2 hours and 30 minutes.

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What is the difference between hours and minutes?

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Hours are larger units of time (60 minutes = 1 hour).

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If a movie starts at 6:15 PM and ends at 8:00 PM, how long is the movie?

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1 hour and 45 minutes.

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What is a word problem?

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

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How can you identify the start and end times in a word problem?

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Look for phrases like 'started at' for the start time and 'ended at' for the end time.

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If a train leaves at 1:30 PM and arrives at 3:00 PM, what is the travel time?

Back

1 hour and 30 minutes.

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What does 'stopped' mean in the context of elapsed time?

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'Stopped' refers to the end time of an activity.

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If you start homework at 4:00 PM and finish at 5:30 PM, how long did you work?

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1 hour and 30 minutes.