Q. A clock becomes 12 s fast in every 3 h. If it is made correct at 3 O' clock in the afternoon of Sunday, then what time will it show at 10 O' clock Tuesday morning?
✅ Correct Answer: (A)
2 min 52 s past 10
Explanation: Total time from 3 O' clock Sunday afternoon to 10 O' clock Tuesdy morning = 43 h
Total increased time = 12/3 × 43 = 172s = 2 min 52s
Therefore, Time at 10 O' clock Tuesday morning = 2 min 52 s past 10
Total increased time = 12/3 × 43 = 172s = 2 min 52s
Therefore, Time at 10 O' clock Tuesday morning = 2 min 52 s past 10
Explanation by: Tina Singh
Total time from 3 O' clock Sunday afternoon to 10 O' clock Tuesdy morning = 43 h
Total increased time = 12/3 × 43 = 172s = 2 min 52s
Therefore, Time at 10 O' clock Tuesday morning = 2 min 52 s past 10
Total increased time = 12/3 × 43 = 172s = 2 min 52s
Therefore, Time at 10 O' clock Tuesday morning = 2 min 52 s past 10