diff --git a/headers/Problem.hpp b/headers/Problem.hpp
index 026dbbc..9a1dfb2 100644
--- a/headers/Problem.hpp
+++ b/headers/Problem.hpp
@@ -55,18 +55,12 @@ public:
 	}
 	//Get the time it took to run the algorithm as a string
 	virtual std::string getTime(){
-		//If the problem hasn't been solved throw an exception
-		if(!solved){
-			throw Unsolved();
-		}
+		solvedCheck("time it took to run the algorithm");
 		return timer.getStr();
 	}
 	//Get a copy of the timer that was used to time the algorithm
 	virtual mee::Stopwatch getTimer(){
-		//If the problem hasn't been solved throw an exception
-		if(!solved){
-			throw Unsolved();
-		}
+		solvedCheck("timer");
 		return timer;
 	}
 	//Reset the problem so it can be run again