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What is a time word problem?

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A time word problem is a math problem that involves calculating time intervals, such as how long an event lasts or what time it will be after a certain duration.

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How do you calculate the duration between two times?

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To calculate the duration, subtract the start time from the end time. If the minutes in the end time are less than the start time, borrow an hour.

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If a train leaves at 2:00 PM and arrives at 3:30 PM, how long is the trip?

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1 hour 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). Minutes are smaller units used to measure shorter durations.

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How do you convert minutes to hours?

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Divide the number of minutes by 60. For example, 120 minutes is 2 hours.

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If a movie starts at 5:15 PM and lasts for 2 hours, what time does it end?

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7:15 PM.

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What does 'AM' and 'PM' mean?

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AM stands for 'Ante Meridiem' (before noon) and PM stands for 'Post Meridiem' (after noon).

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How many minutes are in 1 hour?

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There are 60 minutes in 1 hour.

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If a class starts at 9:00 AM and lasts for 45 minutes, what time does it end?

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9:45 AM.

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What is the total time if a game starts at 3:00 PM and ends at 5:30 PM?

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2 hours and 30 minutes.

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