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Class 4 maths · P.1 · The 24-Hour Clock

Elapsed time: train and bus times (24-hour clock)

This is the 24-hour clock, often called military time. 13:00 is 1:00 p.m. Add 12 to afternoon hours.

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  1. A canoe trip starts at 16:30 and lasts 1 hour 5 minutes. What time does it end?

    Answer: 17:35

  2. Fatima started a bake sale at 16:10 and finished at 19:05. How long did it take?

    Answer: 2 hours 55 minutes

  3. A bake sale starts at 10:40 and lasts 1 hour 50 minutes. What time does it end?

    Answer: 12:30

Tip: This is the 24-hour clock, often called military time. 13:00 is 1:00 p.m. Add 12 to afternoon hours.

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Common Core: 3.MD.A.1, 4.MD.A.2

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