Question

A clock strikes 5 taking 8 seconds. In order to strike 9 at the same rate the time taken is

• A. 16 seconds
• B. 12 seconds
• C. 14 seconds
• D. 18 seconds

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 16 seconds

There are 4 intervals when the clock strikes 5. Time taken for 4 intervals is 8 seconds, therefore time taken for one inerval is 2 seconds In order to strike 9, there are 8 intervals for which the time taken is 8 x 2 = 16 seconds .