3.2.2

Timetable & Schedule Problems

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Timetable and Schedule Problems

You may be asked questions that require you to read a timetable or schedule accurately.

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Question 1

  • How long does Train 1 take to get from Waterloo to Wandsworth?
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Answering Question 1

  • To work out how long Train 1 takes, we need to subtract 09.03 (time leaving Waterloo) from 09.25 (time arriving at Wandsworth).
    • 25 − 3 = 22
    • So Train 1 takes 22 minutes.
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Question 2

  • How long does it take Train 2 to get from Waterloo to Wandsworth?
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Answering Question 2

  • To work out how long Train 2 takes, we need to subtract 10.27 (time leaving Waterloo) from 10.57 (time arriving at Wandsworth).
    • 57 − 27 = 30
    • So the train takes 30 minutes.
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Question 3

  • Which train travels between Waterloo and Wandsworth faster? How many minutes faster is the train?
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Answering Question 3

  • Train 1 takes 22 minutes to travel between Waterloo and Wandsworth.
  • Train 2 takes 30 minutes to travel between Waterloo and Wandsworth.
    • So train 1 is faster.
  • To work out how much faster Train 1 is, subtract 22 from 30.
    • 30 − 22 = 8 minutes faster.

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