Clocks & Calendars · Question 24 · Medium
A watch loses 4 minutes every hour. It is set right at 6:00 a.m. What time will it show when the correct time is 6:00 p.m. the same day?
- 5:20 p.m.
- 5:16 p.m.
- 5:12 p.m.
- 6:48 p.m.
Answer and explanation
Answer: C. 5:12 p.m.
Explanation: In 12 hours it loses 12 × 4 = 48 minutes, so it shows 6:00 p.m. − 48 min = 5:12 p.m.
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