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Describe two different methods to find the elapsed time from 2:30 PM to 2:58 P. M.

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Method 1:

Subtract 2:30 directly from 2:58.

2:58 - 2:30 = 0:28

Method 2:

Round 2:58 to 3:00, subtract 2:30 from 3:00, and subtract 2 (2:58 + 2 = 3:00)

2:58 is approximately 3:00

3:00 - 2:30 = 30 min

30 min - 2 min = 28 min

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