Time word problems

Grade 4 Word Problems Worksheet

Remember to include “a.m.” or “p.m.” in your answers when

appropriate.

The school opens at 8:35 a.m. Classes start at 9:15 a.m. The two
breaks are at 11:00 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. School ends at 3:15 p.m.

1. Sam arrives at school at 8:20 a.m. today. How much time does
he need to wait before the school opens?

2. The first bell will ring 20 minutes before the class starts. When will
the first bell ring?

3. How much time is there between the two breaks?

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4. The second break is 50 minutes long. When does the second
break end?

5. The school provides after-school care for a maximum of 150

minutes after school ends. When is the latest time for pick up?

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Answers

1. Sam needs to wait for 15 minutes before the school opens.

2. The first bell will ring at 8:55 a.m.

3. There are 2 hours and 45 minutes between the two breaks.

4. The second break ends at 2:35 p.m.

5. The latest pick-up time is 5:45 p.m.

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