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Conversion of Time Formats

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A clock loses 10 minutes each hour. If the clock is set correctly at midnight, what time is it when it reads 3 AM?

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Solution

Ans. 3.36 AM

Explanation:
The clock loses 10 minutes each hour, so it loses 1 minute in every 6 minutes.
When the time is 1 AM, it shows 12.50 AM
When the time is 2 AM, it shows 1.40 AM
When the time is 3 AM, it shows 12.30 AM
When the time is 3.30 AM, it shows 2.55 AM
When the time is 3.36 AM, it shows 3.00 AM

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