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Look at this chart. It tells the difference between your watch and a 24-hour clock. Try to complete it.
| Time by your watch (12-hour clock) |
Time by a 24-hour clock |
| 1 o'clock in the afternoon | 13:00 hours |
| 2 o'clock in the afternoon | 14:00 hours |
| 3 o'clock in the afternoon | ______ |
| 3:30 in the afternoon | 15:30 hours |
| 6 o'clock in the evening | ______ |
| 9 o'clock in the evening | ______ |
| 12 o'clock at midnight | ______ |
Answer in Brief
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Solution
| Time by your watch (12-hour clock) |
Time by a 24-hour clock |
| 1 o'clock in the afternoon | 13:00 hours |
| 2 o'clock in the afternoon | 14:00 hours |
| 3 o'clock in the afternoon | 15:00 hours |
| 3:30 in the afternoon | 15:30 hours |
| 6 o'clock in the evening | 18:00 hours |
| 9 o'clock in the evening | 21:00 hours |
| 12 o'clock at midnight | 24:00 hours |
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