A train left a station at 10.45 a.m. and arrived at its destination at 9.15 p.m.
How long did the journey take? Give your answer in 24-hour clock notation.
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In this section we will learn how to convert between the different time formats, how to convert between different units of time and how to calculate elapsed time. Unlike units for measurement, volume and weight, units of time are not metric: the units are not multiples of 10 or 100. Rather, there are 60 seconds in 1 minute, 60 minutes in 1 hour, 24 hours in one day and so on. This means we need to be careful, particularly when converting from one unit of time to another.
Being able to convert between different time formats and units and being able to calculate elapsed time are immensely important skills in terms of self management and planning. Time occurs in many different formats in the real world, and it is important to understand the differences and similarities of these formats. Being able to calculate how long something is going to take, or how much free time we have to do a task between two events means we can plan accordingly and organise our time and our daily lives.