Question 35

A watch gains 5 seconds per minute and was set right at 6 AM. What would be the time
shown on the watch when the correct time is 2 PM?

Solution

Time span between 6Am to 2PM = 8hours = 480 minutes

Total gain would be 480 $$\times 5$$ =2400 seconds = 40 minutes

When the correct time is 2 PM , watch will show 2:40 PM.

So , the correct answer would be Option d)2:40 PM.

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A watch gains 5 seconds per minute and was set right at 6 AM. What would be the timeshown on the watch when the correct time is 2 PM?