Let's solve each of the elapsed time problems step by step. The task is to find how many hours have passed from the time shown on the
first clock to the time shown on the
second clock.
We will read each clock, determine the starting and ending times, and then calculate the difference in hours.
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Problem 1
-
First Clock: The hour hand is pointing at
6, and the minute hand is at
12 →
6:00
-
Second Clock: The hour hand is pointing at
11, and the minute hand is at
12 →
11:00
- Elapsed time = 11:00 - 6:00 =
5 hours
✔ Answer: 5 HOURS
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Problem 2
-
First Clock: Hour hand at
7, minute hand at
12 →
7:00
-
Second Clock: Hour hand at
4, minute hand at
12 →
4:00
- Wait! This goes
backwards from 7:00 to 4:00. But the worksheet says "Forward Elapsed Time", so we must assume it’s a
12-hour cycle.
But since it's asking for
forward elapsed time, and 4:00 comes before 7:00, this might be a mistake — unless it's
next day?
But looking closely: The second clock shows
4:00, and first is
7:00 — so if going forward, it would be
from 7:00 to 4:00 next day.
So:
- From 7:00 to 12:00 = 5 hours
- From 12:00 to 4:00 = 4 hours
- Total = 5 + 4 =
9 hours
Alternatively, we can think: 24:00 - 7:00 = 17 hours, but that's not correct.
Wait: From 7:00 to 4:00 (next day) = 9 hours.
✔ Answer: 9 HOURS
But let's double-check the clocks:
- First clock: 7:00
- Second clock: 4:00
If moving forward, from 7:00 to 4:00 the next day is indeed
9 hours.
✔ So
9 HOURS
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Problem 3
-
First Clock: Hour hand at
8, minute hand at
12 →
8:00
-
Second Clock: Hour hand at
11, minute hand at
12 →
11:00
- Elapsed time = 11:00 - 8:00 =
3 hours
✔ Answer: 3 HOURS
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Problem 4
-
First Clock: Hour hand at
5, minute hand at
12 →
5:00
-
Second Clock: Hour hand at
9, minute hand at
12 →
9:00
- Elapsed time = 9:00 - 5:00 =
4 hours
✔ Answer: 4 HOURS
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Problem 5
-
First Clock: Hour hand at
3, minute hand at
12 →
3:00
-
Second Clock: Hour hand at
7, minute hand at
12 →
7:00
- Elapsed time = 7:00 - 3:00 =
4 hours
✔ Answer: 4 HOURS
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Problem 6
-
First Clock: Hour hand at
10, minute hand at
12 →
10:00
-
Second Clock: Hour hand at
6, minute hand at
12 →
6:00
- Again, 6:00 comes before 10:00, so forward time means next day.
- From 10:00 to 12:00 = 2 hours
- From 12:00 to 6:00 = 6 hours
- Total = 2 + 6 =
8 hours
✔ Answer: 8 HOURS
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
5 HOURS
2.
9 HOURS
3.
3 HOURS
4.
4 HOURS
5.
4 HOURS
6.
8 HOURS
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📝 Summary Table:
| Problem | Start Time | End Time | Elapsed Time |
|--------|------------|----------|--------------|
| 1 | 6:00 | 11:00 | 5 hours |
| 2 | 7:00 | 4:00 (next day) | 9 hours |
| 3 | 8:00 | 11:00 | 3 hours |
| 4 | 5:00 | 9:00 | 4 hours |
| 5 | 3:00 | 7:00 | 4 hours |
| 6 | 10:00 | 6:00 (next day) | 8 hours |
> 💡 Note: Problems 2 and 6 cross midnight, so they involve adding hours across the 12-hour cycle. Always check if the end time is earlier than the start time — if so, it's likely the next day.
Let me know if you'd like this as a printable answer sheet!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of elapsed time worksheet grade 5.
