Word problems involving Time

Example 1

An aeroplane arrived at 2105. What is the arrival time in 12 hours format?

Solution

Referring to the 12 hours format in the chart provided, 2105 is the same as 9:05 pm.

Therefore, the aeroplane arrived at 9:05 pm in 12 hours format.

Example 2

If it is 2:00 pm, what is this time in 24 hours format?

Solution

2:00 pm is the same as 1400 by referring to the chart of the 24 hours format.

Therefore, 2:00 pm is the same as 1400 in 24 hours format.