Question

At what time between 7 and 8 o'clock will the hands of a clock be in the same straight line but not together

• A. 5 min past 7
• B. 5 2/11 min past 7
• C. 5 3/11 min past 7
• D. 5 5/11 min past 7

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 5 5/11 min past 7

The hands are 30 min space apart when they are at straight line but not together At 7° clock they are 25 min space apart minute hand needs to gain only 5 min spaces 55 min space gained in (60/55 x 5)min = 5 5/11 min required time = 5 5/11 minute past 7