The priest told the devotee, "The temple bell is rung at regular intervals of 45 minutes. The last bell was rung five minutes age. The next bell is due to be rung at 7.45 a.m.," At what time did the priest give this information to the devotee?

7.40 a.m.

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7.05 a.m.

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7.00 a.m.

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6.55 a.m.

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Solution

The correct option is B 7.05 a.m.
The next bell rings at 7:45 am.
The temple bell rings at 45 minutes interval.
So the last bell rang at 7:45-00:45=7:00 am
When the priest told the devotee 5 minutes has already passed. Therefore, The priest told the devotee at 7:05 am.
Answer is Option B

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The priest told the devotee, "The temple bell is rung at regular intervals of 45 minutes. The last bell was rung five minutes age. The next bell is due to be rung at 7.45 a.m.," At what time did the priest give this information to the devotee?

The correct option is B 7.05 a.m.The next bell rings at 7:45 am.The temple bell rings at 45 minutes interval.So the last bell rang at 7:45-00:45=7:00 amWhen the priest told the devotee 5 minutes has already passed. Therefore, The priest told the devotee at 7:05 am.Answer is Option B

The correct option is B 7.05 a.m.
The next bell rings at 7:45 am.
The temple bell rings at 45 minutes interval.
So the last bell rang at 7:45-00:45=7:00 am
When the priest told the devotee 5 minutes has already passed. Therefore, The priest told the devotee at 7:05 am.
Answer is Option B