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1 Perform calculations involving time units such as seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, and years, including understanding the relationships between these units. 2 Convert times between the 24-hour clock and the 12-hour clock, for instance, recognizing that 3:15 a.m. is represented as 03:15 and 3:15 p.m. as 15:15. 3 Interpret clocks and timetables, including solving problems related to time zones, local times, and differences in time.

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1 Perform calculations involving time units such as seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, and years, including understanding the relationships between these units. 2 Convert times between the 24-hour clock and the 12-hour clock, for instance, recognizing that 3:15 a.m. is represented as 03:15 and 3:15 p.m. as 15:15. 3 Interpret clocks and timetables, including solving problems related to time zones, local times, and differences in time

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  • You need to be able to 1 Perform calculations involving time units such as seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, and years, including understanding the relationships between these units. 2 Convert times between the 24-hour clock and the 12-hour clock, for instance, recognizing that 3:15 a.m. is represented as 03:15 and 3:15 p.m. as 15:15. 3 Interpret clocks and timetables, including solving problems related to time zones, local times, and differences in time.
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Time Calculation Problem

A train departs at 14:45 and arrives at its destination at 16:30. How long is the journey?

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    Calculate the duration of the train journey in hours and minutes.

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