Multiple choice

Reaching the place of meeting 20 minutes before 8:50 a.m, Sumit found himself 30 minutes earlier than the man who came 40 minutes late. What was the scheduled time for the meeting?

  1. 8:00 a.m.

  2. 8:05 a.m.

  3. 8:10 a.m.

  4. 8:20 a.m.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Sumit reached the place of meeting at 8:30 a.m. The man he was supposed to meet came 30 minutes after this, i.e. at 9:00 a.m. This man was 40 minutes late for the meeting. Hence, the meeting was scheduled for 8:20 a.m. The correct answer is option (4).

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