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Time Duration Word Problems

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Time Duration Word Problems

Work out each time problem. Show your working where asked, and use am or pm in your answers when needed.

Work out durations and finish times

1.A kapa haka practice begins at 9:20 am and finishes at 10:35 am. How long does the practice last?
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2.A family film starts at 1:40 pm and ends at 3:55 pm. What is the film's duration?
3.A minibus leaves the sports centre at 8:35 am. The trip takes 40 minutes. At what time does it arrive?
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4.Luca begins reading at 4:25 pm and reads for 1 hour 35 minutes. What time does he stop?

Choose the correct duration

5.A swimming squad trains from 3:15 pm until 4:45 pm. How long is the training?
  • 1 hour
  • 1 hour 30 minutes
  • 2 hours
  • 30 minutes
6.A ferry departs at 10:50 am and reaches the island at 1:25 pm. How long is the crossing?
  • 2 hours 25 minutes
  • 2 hours 35 minutes
  • 3 hours 25 minutes
  • 3 hours 35 minutes

Solve and explain

7.A birthday get-together starts at 12:45 pm. The games and meal take 155 minutes altogether. What time do they finish? Show your working.
8.A rugby game starts at 6:50 pm and lasts 85 minutes. What time does it finish?
9.A child goes to sleep at 9:40 pm and gets up at 7:10 am the next day. How long do they sleep?
10.Explain one way to find the time from 11:25 am to 2:10 pm. Include the duration in your explanation.

3 printable pages

  • Time Duration Word Problems, page 1 of 3: Work out durations and finish times

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  • Time Duration Word Problems, page 2 of 3: Choose the correct duration, Solve and explain

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  • Time Duration Word Problems, page 3 of 3: 10. Explain one way to find the time from 11:25 am to 2:10 pm. Include the duration in…

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