Time Word Problems for Grade 4

Welcome! This page contains fun and engaging time word problems designed for Grade 4 students. You'll practice adding and subtracting hours and minutes using real-life scenarios. Each question includes a detailed step-by-step solution and explanation to help you understand how to solve similar problems on your own!

Questions and Step-by-Step Solutions

  1. Question 1: Liam started reading at 2:20 PM and stopped at 3:05 PM. How long did he read?

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    Explanation:

    • From 2:20 PM to 3:00 PM is 40 minutes.
    • From 3:00 PM to 3:05 PM is 5 minutes.
    • Total reading time = \(40 + 5 = 45\) minutes.

    Answer: 45 minutes.

  2. Question 2: Sophie left home at 9:15 AM and arrived at the park at 10:45 AM. How long did it take her to get to the park?

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    Explanation:

    • From 9:15 AM to 10:00 AM is 45 minutes.
    • From 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM is 45 minutes.
    • Total time = \(45 + 45 = 90\) minutes = 1 hour 30 minutes.

  3. Question 3: A cartoon movie starts at 4:25 PM and lasts for 1 hour and 15 minutes. At what time does it end?

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    Explanation:

    • Add 1 hour to 4:25 PM = 5:25 PM.
    • Then add 15 minutes to 5:25 PM = 5:40 PM.

    Answer: 5:40 PM.

  4. Question 4: It's currently 11:10 AM. Lunch starts at 12:00 PM. How much time is left until lunch?

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    Explanation:

    From 11:10 AM to 12:00 PM is 50 minutes.

    Answer: 50 minutes.

  5. Question 5: Emma began her piano lesson at 6:50 PM. The lesson lasted 45 minutes. What time did it end?

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    Explanation:

    • From 6:50 PM to 7:00 PM is 10 minutes.
    • Remaining lesson time = \(45 - 10 = 35\) minutes.
    • Add 35 minutes to 7:00 PM = 7:35 PM.

    Answer: 7:35 PM.

  6. Question 6: James started doing homework at 3:30 PM and worked for 50 minutes. What time did he finish?

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    Explanation:

    \(3:30 \text{ PM} + 50 \text{ minutes} = 3:30 \text{ PM} + 30 \text{ minutes} + 20 \text{ minutes} = 4:20 \text{ PM}\).

    Answer: 4:20 PM.

  7. Question 7: A train left the station at 8:10 AM and arrived at 9:25 AM. How long was the trip?

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    Explanation:

    • From 8:10 AM to 9:00 AM is 50 minutes.
    • From 9:00 AM to 9:25 AM is 25 minutes.
    • Total time = \(50 + 25 = 75\) minutes = 1 hour 15 minutes.

  8. Question 8: A TV show starts at 7:15 PM and ends at 8:00 PM. How long is the show?

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    Explanation:

    From 7:15 PM to 8:00 PM is 45 minutes.

    Answer: 45 minutes.

  9. Question 9: You start cleaning your room at 5:40 PM and finish at 6:20 PM. How long did the cleaning take?

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    Explanation:

    • From 5:40 PM to 6:00 PM is 20 minutes.
    • From 6:00 PM to 6:20 PM is 20 minutes.
    • Total time = \(20 + 20 = 40\) minutes.

    Answer: 40 minutes.

  10. Question 10: A cake needs 1 hour 10 minutes to bake. If it starts baking at 2:25 PM, when will it be ready?

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    Explanation:

    • \(2:25 \text{ PM} + 1 \text{ hour} = 3:25 \text{ PM}\).
    • \(3:25 \text{ PM} + 10 \text{ minutes} = 3:35 \text{ PM}\).

    Answer: 3:35 PM.

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