In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech. The client said to the ticket-seller, "At what time do the counters close?"

• The client asked the ticket-seller at what time the counters closed.
• The client asked the ticket-seller at what time did the counters always close
• The client said to the ticket-seller at what time the counters close.
• The client inquired to the ticket-seller at what time the counters usually close.