Q. A watch is 1 minute slow at 1 p.m. on Tuesday and 2 minutes fast at 1 p.m. on Thursday. When did it show the correct time?
✅ Correct Answer: (B)
5.00 a.m. on Wednesday
Explanation: Time from 1 p.m. on Tuesday to 1 p.m. on Thursday = 48 hours.
So, the watch gains (1 + 2) min or 3 min in 48 hrs.
Now, 3 min are gained in 48 hrs. So, 1 min is gained in (48/3) = 16 hrs.
Explanation by: Deepika
Time from 1 p.m. on Tuesday to 1 p.m. on Thursday = 48 hours.
So, the watch gains (1 + 2) min or 3 min in 48 hrs.
Now, 3 min are gained in 48 hrs. So, 1 min is gained in (48/3) = 16 hrs.
So, the watch gains (1 + 2) min or 3 min in 48 hrs.
Now, 3 min are gained in 48 hrs. So, 1 min is gained in (48/3) = 16 hrs.