Aptitude - Clock - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Clock - General Questions (Q.No. 16)

Clock

16.

At what time, in minutes, between 3 o'clock and 4 o'clock, both the needles will coincide each other?

5	1	"
	11

12	4	"
	11

13	4	"
	11

16	4	"
	11

Answer: Option

Explanation:

At 3 o'clock, the minute hand is 15 min. spaces apart from the hour hand.

To be coincident, it must gain 15 min. spaces.

55 min. are gained in 60 min.

15 min. are gained in		60	x 15	min	=	16	4	min.
		55					11

The hands are coincident at 16	4	min. past 3.
	11

Discussion:

33 comments Page 4 of 4.

Nancy said: 6 years ago

How to find 15min space?

Arun said: 1 decade ago

@Sai.

How H=3?

Pavan said: 6 years ago

Thank you @sai.

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