Question

A clock gains 10 minutes in 2 hours. It is set right at 10:I0 a.m. When the clock shows 4:40 p.m. on the same day, what is the correct time?

• A. 4.54 p.m.
• B. 5.00 p.m.
• C. 5.10 p.m.
• D. 4.10 p.m.
• E. None of these

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

4.10 p.m.

Let the hours passed be x,
time difference as per clock=5hrs and 30mins
actual time=x*60+x*5=330,
x=5 hrs,
actual time=4:10