Question

A clock is fast by 15 minutes in 24 hours. It is made right at 12 noon. What time will it show in ....

• A. 4.10 AM
• B. 4:15 AM
• C. 3:45 AM
• D. 4:30 AM

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 4.10 AM

From 12 noon to next day 4AM → 16 hours clock will be fast in 24 hours → 15 min clock will be fast in one hour → 15/24 min clock will be fast in 16 hours → 15/24 X 16 =10min Hence time in the clock at 4 AM = 4 hours 10 min = 4.10 AM