Q. At what time between 7 and 8 will the hands of a clock be in the same straight line but, not together?
✅ Correct Answer: (A)
5 (5/11) min past 7
Explanation: When the hands of the clock are in the same straight line but not together, they are 30 minute spaces apart.
At 7 o'clock, they are 25 min. spaces apart.
Minute hand must gain only 5 min. space.
55 min. spaces are gained in 60 min.
5 min. spaces would be gained in (60/55) x 5 = 5 (5/11) min
Required time = 5 (5/11) min past 7
Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
When the hands of the clock are in the same straight line but not together, they are 30 minute spaces apart.
At 7 o'clock, they are 25 min. spaces apart.
Minute hand must gain only 5 min. space.
55 min. spaces are gained in 60 min.
5 min. spaces would be gained in (60/55) x 5 = 5 (5/11) min
Required time = 5 (5/11) min past 7
At 7 o'clock, they are 25 min. spaces apart.
Minute hand must gain only 5 min. space.
55 min. spaces are gained in 60 min.
5 min. spaces would be gained in (60/55) x 5 = 5 (5/11) min
Required time = 5 (5/11) min past 7