Absolutely! Let’s solve each of these time-based word problems step by step. These are great for practicing how to calculate elapsed time — the amount of time that passes between two given times.
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1. How long is it from 10 o’clock to 1 o’clock?
- From 10:00 to 11:00 → 1 hour
- From 11:00 to 12:00 → 1 hour
- From 12:00 to 1:00 → 1 hour
✔ Answer: 3 hours
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2. How long is it from 9 o’clock to 2 o’clock?
- From 9:00 to 10:00 → 1 hour
- 10:00 to 11:00 → 1 hour
- 11:00 to 12:00 → 1 hour
- 12:00 to 1:00 → 1 hour
- 1:00 to 2:00 → 1 hour
✔ Answer: 5 hours
*(Note: We assume all times are in the same part of the day — e.g., both AM or both PM — unless specified otherwise.)*
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3. Alex got on a bus at 4 o’clock. The journey took half an hour. What time did he get off the bus?
- Start time: 4:00
- Add 30 minutes (half an hour)
→ 4:00 + 0:30 =
4:30
✔ Answer: 4:30
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4. Julie went to play football at 3:30. She played for half an hour. What time did she finish?
- Start time: 3:30
- Add 30 minutes
→ 3:30 + 0:30 =
4:00
✔ Answer: 4:00
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5. Gary started the test at 9:30. He finished at 9:45. How long did it take him?
- From 9:30 to 9:45 → that’s 15 minutes
✔ Answer: 15 minutes
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6. Luke started running at 3:45. He stopped at 4:15. How long did he run for?
- From 3:45 to 4:00 → 15 minutes
- From 4:00 to 4:15 → 15 minutes
→ Total = 15 + 15 =
30 minutes
✔ Answer: 30 minutes
*(You can also think: 4:15 minus 3:45 = 30 minutes.)*
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7. Linda put the roast dinner in the oven at 11:30. It was ready at 1:00. How long did it take to cook?
- From 11:30 to 12:00 → 30 minutes
- From 12:00 to 1:00 → 1 hour (60 minutes)
→ Total = 30 min + 60 min =
90 minutes, or
1 hour and 30 minutes
✔ Answer: 1 hour and 30 minutes (or 90 minutes)
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✔ Final Answers Summary:
1.
3 hours
2.
5 hours
3.
4:30
4.
4:00
5.
15 minutes
6.
30 minutes
7.
1 hour and 30 minutes
These problems help build understanding of telling time, adding/subtracting time, and calculating durations — super useful skills for everyday life!
Let me know if you’d like to visualize any of these on a clock or number line 😊
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of time problem worksheet for grade 3.
