Estimating Elapsed Time

The video tutorial covers the concept of estimation, emphasizing its usefulness in everyday situations. It explains how to estimate distances, time, and other quantities, using practical examples. The tutorial demonstrates estimating elapsed time for daily activities and provides advanced techniques for more complex calculations. Through examples, viewers learn to make close estimates and understand the importance of estimation in problem-solving.

Why is estimation useful in everyday life?

• It is not reliable.

• It is only used in mathematics.

• It helps in making quick decisions.

• It provides exact numbers.

If you start a journey at 3:00 PM and need to be home by 5:00 PM, how much time do you have?

• 1 hour

• 2 hours

• 3 hours

• 4 hours

What is the estimated time to complete a task if it takes about 90 minutes?

• 2 hours and 30 minutes

• 1 hour

• 1 hour and 30 minutes

• 2 hours

How do you calculate the exact elapsed time between 3:09 and 4:34?

• Add 2 hours

• Subtract 9 from 34

• Add 1 hour and 25 minutes

• Subtract 1 hour

What is the exact elapsed time between 3:09 and 4:34?

• 1 hour and 20 minutes

• 1 hour and 25 minutes

• 1 hour and 30 minutes

• 1 hour and 35 minutes

If a movie starts at 1:00 PM and you arrive at 1:07 PM, how long do you have to wait for the next showing at 3:10 PM?

• 2 hours

• 2 hours and 10 minutes

• 2 hours and 7 minutes

• 2 hours and 3 minutes

What is the estimated waiting time if you arrive at 1:07 PM and the next movie is at 3:10 PM?

• 3 hours

• 4 hours

• 1 hour

• 2 hours