A clock gains 3 minutes for every actual hour. It is correct at 7:00 a.m. At what actual time will it show 11:12 a.m.?
Correct answer: B. b) 11:00 a.m.
- A. a) 10:48 a.m.
- B. b) 11:00 a.m.
- C. c) 11:12 a.m.
- D. d) 11:15 a.m.
Explanation
In 4 actual hours, the clock gains 4 × 3 = 12 minutes. Starting at 7:00, it will show 11:12 when the actual time is 11:00.
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