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Time Duration Problems

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Time Duration Problems

Clock showing time conversion

🕐 Part 1: Time Conversion

Instructions: Convert between 12-hour and 24-hour time formats. Show your working.

1. Convert these 12-hour times to 24-hour format:

a) 3:45 pm = ____________

b) 11:30 am = ____________

c) 8:15 pm = ____________

d) 12:00 midnight = ____________

2. Convert these 24-hour times to 12-hour format (include am/pm):

a) 14:20 = ____________

b) 09:45 = ____________

c) 22:30 = ____________

d) 00:15 = ____________

3. Multiple choice: What is 7:25 pm in 24-hour format?

07:25

19:25

17:25

20:25

⏱️ Part 2: Duration Problems

Instructions: Calculate the duration for each problem. Show your working in the boxes provided.

4. Train Journey: The train leaves Auckland at 13:45 and arrives in Hamilton at 15:20. How long was the journey?

Duration: ____________

5. Homework Session: Jake started his maths homework at 7:15 pm and finished at 8:40 pm. How long did he spend on homework?

Duration: ____________

6. Bus Trip: The school bus journey starts at 08:25 and ends at 09:10. Calculate the journey time.

Duration: ____________

7. Swimming Practice: Practice begins at 4:30 pm and finishes at 6:15 pm. How long is the practice session?

Duration: ____________

🚌 Part 3: Timetable Challenge

Bus Timetable (24-hour format):

City Centre → Mall: 08:15, 09:30, 11:45, 14:20, 16:35, 18:50

Mall → City Centre: 08:45, 10:00, 12:15, 14:50, 17:05, 19:20

8. Sarah catches the 14:20 bus from City Centre to the Mall. She then catches the 17:05 bus back. How long was she at the Mall?

Time at Mall: ____________

9. Convert the 16:35 departure time to 12-hour format: ____________
10. Challenge Problem: Tom needs to be at the Mall by 2:30 pm. Which bus should he catch from City Centre, and will he arrive on time? Explain your answer.

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