Question 51

A clock gains 15 minutes per day. If it is set right at 12 noon, the time it shows at 4 AM is

Solution

A clock gains 15 minutes per day.

From 12 noon to 4 a.m., time difference = 16 hours

$$\because$$ 24 hours $$\equiv$$ 15 minutes

=> 16 hours $$\equiv \frac{15}{24} \times 16$$ = 10 minutes

$$\therefore$$ Time shown in watch = 4:10 a.m.

=> Ans - (D)

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