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Using Timetables

Maths: KS3, topic 3.1.3

Using Timetables

Reading a timetable

Reading a timetable

  • A timetable shows when something happens

  • For example, a train timetable shows when the trains arrive and leave the station.

Example

Example

  • When does Bus B arrive at the library?
  • Find the column showing Bus B
  • Find the row showing the library
  • The time where the row and column meet is the answer
Finding a journey time

Finding a journey time

  • How long does Bus A take to go from the park to the station?
  • Bus AA leaves the park at 09:1009{:}10 and reaches the station at 09:3009{:}30
  • Count on from 09:1009{:}10 to 09:3009{:}30
  • The journey time is 2020 minutes

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