A clock is set at 10 a.m. The clock loses 16 minute in 24 hours. What will be the true time when the clock indicates 3 a.m. on 4th day?
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Calendar
Choose an option
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A9 p.m
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B10 p.m
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C11 p.m
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D12 p.m
Answer
Correct Answer: 11 p.m
Explanation
Time from 10 a.m on a day to 3 a.m on 4th day = 24 x 3 + 17 = 89 hours. Now 23 hrs 44 min. of this clock = 24 hours of correct clock. 89 hrs of faulty clock = (24 x 15/356 x 89) hrs = 90 hrs. So, the correct time is 11 p.m