Solving Time Word Problems in Math

The video tutorial explains how to calculate the time Amelia took to solve a puzzle. She started at 12:56 p.m. and finished at 1:33 p.m. The tutorial breaks down the time into two parts: 4 minutes from 12:56 to 1:00 p.m. and 33 minutes from 1:00 to 1:33 p.m., totaling 37 minutes. The explanation ensures clarity by assuming both times are in the afternoon of the same day.

What time did Amelia start working on the puzzle?

• 1:33 pm

• 12:00 pm

• 1:00 pm

• 12:56 pm

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At what time did Amelia finish solving the puzzle?

• 1:33 pm

• 2:33 pm

• 1:00 pm

• 12:56 pm

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How many minutes did Amelia work on the puzzle before 1:00 PM?

• 33 minutes

• 4 minutes

• 1 hour

• 37 minutes

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How long did Amelia work on the puzzle after 1:00 PM?

• 33 minutes

• 4 minutes

• 37 minutes

• 1 hour

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What was the total time Amelia spent on solving the puzzle?

• 97 minutes

• 1 hour

• 67 minutes

• 37 minutes

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