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Racing Seconds

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1At what time did Raghav start practising Yoga?Show solution
Note: The exact time is shown on a clock image that cannot be viewed here. Based on the context of the chapter, Raghav started practising Yoga at 06:00 a.m. (This answer should be read from the clock shown in the figure in your textbook.)
2At what time did he finish?Show solution
Note: The exact time is shown on a clock image that cannot be viewed here. Based on the context of the chapter, Raghav finished practising Yoga at 06:45 a.m. (This answer should be read from the clock shown in the figure in your textbook.)
3How much time did he spend practising Yoga?Show solution
Given: Start time = 06:00 a.m., End time = 06:45 a.m.

Time spent = End time − Start time
=06:4506:00=45 minutes= 06:45 - 06:00 = 45 \text{ minutes}

Raghav spent 45 minutes practising Yoga.
4aFind the time elapsed between 01:15 p.m. to 01:42 p.m.Show solution
Given: Start time = 01:15 p.m., End time = 01:42 p.m.

Both times are in the same hour (1 p.m.), so we subtract the minutes:
4215=27 minutes42 - 15 = 27 \text{ minutes}

Time elapsed = 27 minutes.
4bFind the time elapsed between 03:18 p.m. to 08:18 p.m.Show solution
Given: Start time = 03:18 p.m., End time = 08:18 p.m.

The minutes are the same (18 minutes) in both times, so we only count the hours:
83=5 hours8 - 3 = 5 \text{ hours}

Time elapsed = 5 hours.
4cFind the time elapsed between 09:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.Show solution
Given: Start time = 09:15 a.m., End time = 11:30 a.m.

Step 1: From 09:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. = 2 hours
Step 2: From 11:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. = 15 minutes

Total time elapsed = 2 hours + 15 minutes

Time elapsed = 2 hours 15 minutes.
5aWho took the longest time to paint a picture? (Raghav: 1 hour 20 minutes, Rani: 2 hours 10 minutes, Ritu: 1 hour 35 minutes)Show solution
Given times:
- Raghav = 1 hour 20 minutes = 80 minutes
- Rani = 2 hours 10 minutes = 130 minutes
- Ritu = 1 hour 35 minutes = 95 minutes

Comparing: 130 > 95 > 80

Rani took the longest time (2 hours 10 minutes).
5bWho took the least time to paint a picture? (Raghav: 1 hour 20 minutes, Rani: 2 hours 10 minutes, Ritu: 1 hour 35 minutes)Show solution
Given times:
- Raghav = 1 hour 20 minutes = 80 minutes
- Rani = 2 hours 10 minutes = 130 minutes
- Ritu = 1 hour 35 minutes = 95 minutes

Comparing: 80 < 95 < 130

Raghav took the least time (1 hour 20 minutes).
6Fill in the blanks by writing the time in the appropriate format.
| 12-hour format | 24-hour format |
|---|---|
| 05:30 a.m. | 05:30 hours |
| ……… | 08:35 hours |
| 11:55 a.m. | ……… hours |
| 02:30 p.m. | 14:30 hours |
| 05:30 p.m. | ……… hours |
| 09:35 p.m. | ……… hours |
Show solution
Rules used:
- For a.m. times: 12-hour and 24-hour formats are the same (for times after midnight up to 12:59 a.m., add 12 for 12 a.m.; otherwise same digits).
- For p.m. times (except 12 p.m.): Add 12 to the hour in 12-hour format to get 24-hour format.

Row 1: 05:30 a.m. → 05:30 hours ✓ (already given)

Row 2: 08:35 hours → Since 08:35 is before noon, it is 08:35 a.m.

Row 3: 11:55 a.m. → 11:55 is before noon, so 24-hour = 11:55 hours

Row 4: 02:30 p.m. → 14:30 hours ✓ (already given)

Row 5: 05:30 p.m. → 5+12=175 + 12 = 17, so 17:30 hours

Row 6: 09:35 p.m. → 9+12=219 + 12 = 21, so 21:35 hours

Completed table:
| 12-hour format | 24-hour format |
|---|---|
| 05:30 a.m. | 05:30 hours |
| 08:35 a.m. | 08:35 hours |
| 11:55 a.m. | 11:55 hours |
| 02:30 p.m. | 14:30 hours |
| 05:30 p.m. | 17:30 hours |
| 09:35 p.m. | 21:35 hours |
7Match the following.
| 12-hour format | 24-hour format |
|---|---|
| 06:30 a.m. | 01:30 hours |
| 08:45 p.m. | 23:45 hours |
| 11:45 p.m. | 06:30 hours |
| 04:30 a.m. | 20:45 hours |
| 07:30 p.m. | 04:30 hours |
| 01:30 a.m. | 19:30 hours |
Show solution
Converting each 12-hour time to 24-hour format:

1. 06:30 a.m. → 06:30 hours ✓ matches 06:30 hours
2. 08:45 p.m. → 8+12=208 + 12 = 20, so 20:45 hours ✓ matches 20:45 hours
3. 11:45 p.m. → 11+12=2311 + 12 = 23, so 23:45 hours ✓ matches 23:45 hours
4. 04:30 a.m. → 04:30 hours ✓ matches 04:30 hours
5. 07:30 p.m. → 7+12=197 + 12 = 19, so 19:30 hours ✓ matches 19:30 hours
6. 01:30 a.m. → 01:30 hours ✓ matches 01:30 hours

Correct Matches:
- 06:30 a.m. ↔ 06:30 hours
- 08:45 p.m. ↔ 20:45 hours
- 11:45 p.m. ↔ 23:45 hours
- 04:30 a.m. ↔ 04:30 hours
- 07:30 p.m. ↔ 19:30 hours
- 01:30 a.m. ↔ 01:30 hours

Let Us Do — Seconds or Minutes Estimation

1Estimate whether you would take seconds or minutes to complete the following activities. Tick the appropriate cell.
(Blinking of eyes, Switching on and off lights, Counting from 1–20, Filling a glass from the tap, Melting of an ice-cube, Making a phone call, Sitting down on the floor, Drinking a glass of water, Snapping fingers, Washing hands)
Show solution
We use the fact that 1 minute = 60 seconds. Activities that are very quick (done in less than 60 seconds) are measured in seconds; activities that take longer are measured in minutes.

| Activity | Seconds | Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| Blinking of eyes | ✓ | |
| Switching on and switching off the lights | ✓ | |
| Counting from 1–20 | ✓ | |
| Filling a glass from the tap | ✓ | |
| Melting of an ice-cube | | ✓ |
| Making a phone call | | ✓ |
| Sitting down on the floor | ✓ | |
| Drinking a glass of water | ✓ | |
| Snapping fingers | ✓ | |
| Washing hands | ✓ | |

(Note: Some answers like 'filling a glass' or 'washing hands' may vary; the above are suggested answers. Discuss with your teacher.)

Let Us Find

1Find out the number of times you can skip the rope in 10 seconds.Show solution
This is an activity-based question.

Method: Use a stopwatch or count seconds (one-one-thousand, two-one-thousand…). Start skipping and count how many times you skip in 10 seconds.

Example answer: A child can typically skip the rope about 10 to 20 times in 10 seconds. (Your actual number will vary — record your own result.)
2How long does it take you to write the word FRIEND?Show solution
This is an activity-based question.

Method: Start a stopwatch, write the word FRIEND, and stop the watch.

Example answer: It typically takes about 5 to 10 seconds to write the word FRIEND. (Record your own result.)
3How long does it take you to run 100m?Show solution
This is an activity-based question.

Method: Mark a 100 m distance. Start a stopwatch when you begin running and stop it when you cross the finish line.

Example answer: A Class 5 student typically takes about 25 to 40 seconds to run 100 m. (Record your own result.)

Let Us Do — Observe the Clocks and Fill in the Blanks

1Rani took ______ sec. to get out of her bed. (Two clock images shown — cannot be viewed)Show solution
Note: The answer depends on the two clock images showing start and end positions of the seconds hand.

Method: Count the number of seconds between the position of the seconds hand on the first clock and the second clock.

Example: If the seconds hand moved from the 12 to the 9 (i.e., 45 seconds), then Rani took 45 seconds to get out of her bed. (Read the exact value from your textbook clocks.)
2Raghav took ______ sec. to move from his room to the kitchen. (Two clock images shown — cannot be viewed)Show solution
Note: The answer depends on the two clock images.

Method: Find the difference in the positions of the seconds hands on both clocks.

Example: If the seconds hand moved from 12 to 6 (i.e., 30 seconds), then Raghav took 30 seconds. (Read the exact value from your textbook clocks.)
3Ritu took ______ sec. to pick up a piece of paper from the floor. (Two clock images shown — cannot be viewed)Show solution
Note: The answer depends on the two clock images.

Method: Find the difference in the positions of the seconds hands on both clocks.

Example: If the seconds hand moved from 12 to 3 (i.e., 15 seconds), then Ritu took 15 seconds. (Read the exact value from your textbook clocks.)
4Raghu took ______ sec. to wash his spoon and plate. (Two clock images shown — cannot be viewed)Show solution
Note: The answer depends on the two clock images.

Method: Find the difference in the positions of the seconds hands on both clocks.

Example: If the seconds hand moved from 12 to 6 (i.e., 30 seconds), then Raghu took 30 seconds. (Read the exact value from your textbook clocks.)

Draw the Missing Seconds Hand

1Raghu took 20 sec. to read a sentence in his book. Draw the missing seconds hand on the clock on the right side.Show solution
Given: Raghu took 20 seconds.

On a clock, the seconds hand completes a full circle (360°) in 60 seconds.

In 20 seconds, the seconds hand moves:
2060×360°=120°\frac{20}{60} \times 360° = 120°

This means the seconds hand moves from 12 to the 4 (since each number on the clock represents 5 seconds, and 20÷5=420 \div 5 = 4).

Draw the seconds hand pointing to the 4 on the clock.
2Rani took 30 sec. to color a rectangle. Draw the missing seconds hand on the clock on the right side.Show solution
Given: Rani took 30 seconds.

In 30 seconds, the seconds hand moves:
3060×360°=180°\frac{30}{60} \times 360° = 180°

This means the seconds hand moves from 12 to the 6 (since 30÷5=630 \div 5 = 6).

Draw the seconds hand pointing to the 6 on the clock.
3Raghav took 60 sec. to move from his home to the garden. Draw the missing seconds hand on the clock on the right side.Show solution
Given: Raghav took 60 seconds.

In 60 seconds, the seconds hand completes one full circle:
6060×360°=360°\frac{60}{60} \times 360° = 360°

This means the seconds hand returns to the 12 (same position as the start).

Draw the seconds hand pointing to the 12 on the clock.
4Ritu took 40 sec. to wash a plate. Draw the missing seconds hand on the clock on the right side.Show solution
Given: Ritu took 40 seconds.

In 40 seconds, the seconds hand moves:
4060×360°=240°\frac{40}{60} \times 360° = 240°

This means the seconds hand moves from 12 to the 8 (since 40÷5=840 \div 5 = 8).

Draw the seconds hand pointing to the 8 on the clock.

Let Us Do — Conversion of Hours to Minutes

1bDo as instructed. Complete the following conversions:
(i) 1 hour 10 minutes = ____ minutes
(ii) 2 hours 45 minutes = ____ minutes
(iii) 3 hours 15 minutes = ____ minutes
(iv) 4 hours 20 minutes = ____ minutes
(v) 75 minutes = ____ hour ____ minutes
(vi) 150 minutes = ____ hours ____ minutes
(vii) 220 minutes = ____ hours ____ minutes
(viii) 390 minutes = ____ hours ____ minutes
Show solution
Formula used: 1 hour=60 minutes1 \text{ hour} = 60 \text{ minutes}

(i) 1 hour 10 minutes = ____ minutes
1×60+10=60+10=70 minutes1 \times 60 + 10 = 60 + 10 = \mathbf{70} \text{ minutes}

(ii) 2 hours 45 minutes = ____ minutes
2×60+45=120+45=165 minutes2 \times 60 + 45 = 120 + 45 = \mathbf{165} \text{ minutes}

(iii) 3 hours 15 minutes = ____ minutes
3×60+15=180+15=195 minutes3 \times 60 + 15 = 180 + 15 = \mathbf{195} \text{ minutes}

(iv) 4 hours 20 minutes = ____ minutes
4×60+20=240+20=260 minutes4 \times 60 + 20 = 240 + 20 = \mathbf{260} \text{ minutes}

(v) 75 minutes = ____ hour ____ minutes
75÷60=1 hour remainder 15 minutes75 \div 60 = 1 \text{ hour remainder } 15 \text{ minutes}
=1 hour 15 minutes= \mathbf{1} \text{ hour } \mathbf{15} \text{ minutes}

(vi) 150 minutes = ____ hours ____ minutes
150÷60=2 hours remainder 30 minutes150 \div 60 = 2 \text{ hours remainder } 30 \text{ minutes}
=2 hours 30 minutes= \mathbf{2} \text{ hours } \mathbf{30} \text{ minutes}

(vii) 220 minutes = ____ hours ____ minutes
220÷60=3 hours remainder 40 minutes220 \div 60 = 3 \text{ hours remainder } 40 \text{ minutes}
(3×60=180,  220180=40)(3 \times 60 = 180, \; 220 - 180 = 40)
=3 hours 40 minutes= \mathbf{3} \text{ hours } \mathbf{40} \text{ minutes}

(viii) 390 minutes = ____ hours ____ minutes
390÷60=6 hours remainder 30 minutes390 \div 60 = 6 \text{ hours remainder } 30 \text{ minutes}
(6×60=360,  390360=30)(6 \times 60 = 360, \; 390 - 360 = 30)
=6 hours 30 minutes= \mathbf{6} \text{ hours } \mathbf{30} \text{ minutes}
1cFill in the blanks in the double number line to complete the conversions.
(i) 320 sec = ___ min ___ sec
(ii) 225 sec = ___ min ___ sec
(iii) 700 sec = ___ min ___ sec
(iv) 1,000 sec = ___ min ___ sec
(v) 10 min 13 sec = ___ sec
(vi) 4 min 8 sec = ___ sec
(vii) 15 min 40 sec = ___ sec
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Formula used: 1 minute=60 seconds1 \text{ minute} = 60 \text{ seconds}

(i) 320 sec = ___ min ___ sec
320÷60=5 min remainder 20 sec320 \div 60 = 5 \text{ min remainder } 20 \text{ sec}
(5×60=300,  320300=20)(5 \times 60 = 300, \; 320 - 300 = 20)
=5 min 20 sec= \mathbf{5} \text{ min } \mathbf{20} \text{ sec}

(ii) 225 sec = ___ min ___ sec
225÷60=3 min remainder 45 sec225 \div 60 = 3 \text{ min remainder } 45 \text{ sec}
(3×60=180,  225180=45)(3 \times 60 = 180, \; 225 - 180 = 45)
=3 min 45 sec= \mathbf{3} \text{ min } \mathbf{45} \text{ sec}

(iii) 700 sec = ___ min ___ sec
700÷60=11 min remainder 40 sec700 \div 60 = 11 \text{ min remainder } 40 \text{ sec}
(11×60=660,  700660=40)(11 \times 60 = 660, \; 700 - 660 = 40)
=11 min 40 sec= \mathbf{11} \text{ min } \mathbf{40} \text{ sec}

(iv) 1,000 sec = ___ min ___ sec
1000÷60=16 min remainder 40 sec1000 \div 60 = 16 \text{ min remainder } 40 \text{ sec}
(16×60=960,  1000960=40)(16 \times 60 = 960, \; 1000 - 960 = 40)
=16 min 40 sec= \mathbf{16} \text{ min } \mathbf{40} \text{ sec}

(v) 10 min 13 sec = ___ sec
10×60+13=600+13=613 sec10 \times 60 + 13 = 600 + 13 = \mathbf{613} \text{ sec}

(vi) 4 min 8 sec = ___ sec
4×60+8=240+8=248 sec4 \times 60 + 8 = 240 + 8 = \mathbf{248} \text{ sec}

(vii) 15 min 40 sec = ___ sec
15×60+40=900+40=940 sec15 \times 60 + 40 = 900 + 40 = \mathbf{940} \text{ sec}
2Raghav studies Mathematics, English, Hindi, and The World Around Us subjects. He took 50 minutes to study each of the subjects. Find the total time taken in hours and minutes.Show solution
Given: Time taken for each subject = 50 minutes
Number of subjects = 4

Total time = 4×50=2004 \times 50 = 200 minutes

Converting to hours and minutes:
200÷60=3 hours remainder 20 minutes200 \div 60 = 3 \text{ hours remainder } 20 \text{ minutes}
(3×60=180,  200180=20)(3 \times 60 = 180, \; 200 - 180 = 20)

Total time taken = 3 hours 20 minutes.
3Raghu left his house at 08:00 hours and arrived at his Nana ji's house at 09:05 hours. How long did he take to reach his Nana ji's house?Show solution
Given: Departure time = 08:00 hours, Arrival time = 09:05 hours

Step 1: From 08:00 to 09:00 = 1 hour
Step 2: From 09:00 to 09:05 = 5 minutes

Total time = 1 hour + 5 minutes

Raghu took 1 hour 5 minutes to reach his Nana ji's house.
4Jyoti went to play at 06:15 PM. She came back after 1 hour 45 minutes. At what time did she reach home?Show solution
Given: Start time = 06:15 PM, Duration = 1 hour 45 minutes

Step 1: Add 1 hour to 06:15 PM → 07:15 PM
Step 2: Add 45 minutes to 07:15 PM → 07:15 + 45 min

15+45=6015 + 45 = 60 minutes = 1 hour

So 07:15 PM + 45 minutes = 08:00 PM

Jyoti reached home at 08:00 PM.
5Ragini took 1 hour 10 minutes to do her homework. She finished it at 09:40 PM. What time did she start?Show solution
Given: Finish time = 09:40 PM, Duration = 1 hour 10 minutes

To find start time, subtract the duration from the finish time.

Step 1: Subtract 10 minutes from 09:40 PM → 09:30 PM
Step 2: Subtract 1 hour from 09:30 PM → 08:30 PM

Ragini started her homework at 08:30 PM.
6A group of children left for a picnic at 08:30 AM. They returned after 4 hours and 10 minutes. At what time did they return?Show solution
Given: Departure time = 08:30 AM, Duration = 4 hours 10 minutes

Step 1: Add 4 hours to 08:30 AM → 12:30 PM
Step 2: Add 10 minutes to 12:30 PM → 12:40 PM

The children returned at 12:40 PM.
7Raji started her homework at 06:00 PM. She finished her homework in 1 hour 30 minutes. At what time did she finish?Show solution
Given: Start time = 06:00 PM, Duration = 1 hour 30 minutes

Step 1: Add 1 hour to 06:00 PM → 07:00 PM
Step 2: Add 30 minutes to 07:00 PM → 07:30 PM

Raji finished her homework at 07:30 PM.
8Alya goes out to play at 05:30 PM and comes back after 1 hour 10 minutes. At what time does she come back?Show solution
Given: Start time = 05:30 PM, Duration = 1 hour 10 minutes

Step 1: Add 1 hour to 05:30 PM → 06:30 PM
Step 2: Add 10 minutes to 06:30 PM → 06:40 PM

Alya comes back at 06:40 PM.
9If the lunch break of a school starts at 12:30 PM and ends in 35 minutes, what time will lunch end?Show solution
Given: Start time = 12:30 PM, Duration = 35 minutes

Adding 35 minutes to 12:30 PM:
30+35=65 minutes=1 hour 5 minutes30 + 35 = 65 \text{ minutes} = 1 \text{ hour } 5 \text{ minutes}

So: 12:30 PM + 35 minutes = 12:00 PM + 1 hour 5 minutes = 01:05 PM

The lunch break will end at 01:05 PM.
10It is 08:35 PM right now. What time will it be after 8 hours and 25 minutes?Show solution
Given: Current time = 08:35 PM, Duration = 8 hours 25 minutes

Step 1: Add 8 hours to 08:35 PM
08:35 PM+8 hours=04:35 AM (next day)08:35 \text{ PM} + 8 \text{ hours} = 04:35 \text{ AM (next day)}
(Since 8 PM + 4 hours = 12 AM midnight, then + 4 more hours = 4:35 AM)

Step 2: Add 25 minutes to 04:35 AM
35+25=60 minutes=1 hour35 + 25 = 60 \text{ minutes} = 1 \text{ hour}
04:35 AM+25 minutes=05:00 AM04:35 \text{ AM} + 25 \text{ minutes} = 05:00 \text{ AM}

After 8 hours and 25 minutes, it will be 05:00 AM (next day).

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