Tim and his dad build a sandcastle. They start at 10:30AM and build for 2 hours and 15 minutes. What time are they finished? High tide comes in at 3:35 and washes their castle away. How long was the completed castle standing? Give the time in hours and minutes.  Explain your thinking.

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Tim and his dad build a sandcastle. They start at 10:30AM and build for 2 hours and 15 minutes. What time are they finished? High tide comes in at 3:35 and washes their castle away. How long was the completed castle standing? Give the time in hours and minutes.  Explain your thinking. 

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