Multiple choice

A clock is set right at 6 am. The clock gains 16 minutes in 24 hours. What will be the correct time when the clock indicates 3 pm on the following day?

  1. 2:30 pm

  2. 2:35 pm

  3. 2:38 pm

  4. 2:40 pm

  5. 2:42 pm
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The clock gains 16 minutes in 24 hours. Total time elapsed from 6 am to 3 pm next day is 33 hours. Gain in 33 hours = (16/24) * 33 = 22 minutes. The clock shows 3:00 pm, but it has gained 22 minutes. Correct time = 3:00 pm - 22 minutes = 2:38 pm.

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