Analysing Comparative Statement of Profit and Loss
A clock loses...
Question
A clock loses 12 % on true time during one week and gains 14% on true time during the next week If it is set right at 12 o'clock on Saturday morning, what time will it indicate at the end of second week?
A
11:34
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B
11:48
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C
12:15
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D
13:02
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Solution
The correct option is A 11:34 Loss = 0.005××7××24 hrs. = 0.84 hrs. Gain = 0.42 hrs Overall loss =0.42 hrs.=25 min. 12 sec ∴∴ Time shown at end of 2nd week = 11.34 a.m. i.e. 11 hr 34 min 48 sec.