Q. At what time, in minutes, between 3 o'clock and 3.25 pm, both the needles of the clock will coincide each other?
✅ Correct Answer: (D)
16 (4/11)
Explanation: At 3 o'clock, the minute hand is 15 min. spaces apart from the hour hand.
To be coincident, it must gain 15 min. spaces.
55 min. are gained in 60 min
15 min. spaces are gained in 60/55 x 15 = 16 4/11 min
The hands are co-incident at 16 (4/11) past 3.
Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
At 3 o'clock, the minute hand is 15 min. spaces apart from the hour hand.
To be coincident, it must gain 15 min. spaces.
55 min. are gained in 60 min
15 min. spaces are gained in 60/55 x 15 = 16 4/11 min
The hands are co-incident at 16 (4/11) past 3.
To be coincident, it must gain 15 min. spaces.
55 min. are gained in 60 min
15 min. spaces are gained in 60/55 x 15 = 16 4/11 min
The hands are co-incident at 16 (4/11) past 3.