Aptitude - Problems on H.C.F and L.C.M - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Problems on H.C.F and L.C.M - General Questions (Q.No. 3)
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Six bells commence tolling together and toll at intervals of 2, 4, 6, 8 10 and 12 seconds respectively. In 30 minutes, how many times do they toll together ?
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10
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16
Answer: Option
Explanation:

L.C.M. of 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 is 120.

So, the bells will toll together after every 120 seconds(2 minutes).

In 30 minutes, they will toll together 30 + 1 = 16 times.
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Discussion:
172 comments Page 11 of 18.

Anare.vadei said:   1 decade ago
Why use 120 seconds? What does it represent?

Sahil said:   1 decade ago
@Anare: it represents that after every 120sec bells toll together.

Nanuram jamra said:   1 decade ago
As per my calculation, the correct answer is 15.

Shanmathi said:   1 decade ago
Nice post @Sundar.

Kinjal said:   1 decade ago
Nice Explanation @Sravanreddypailla.

Kalyan said:   1 decade ago
Thanks @Sundar.

Salman pasha said:   1 decade ago
But why we should divide episode by 2 (120 sec)?

Lahu said:   1 decade ago
@Balaraju Hari.

It is Awesome, Thanks for your explanation.

K.gayathri said:   10 years ago
What is mean by toll?

Mahagopi said:   10 years ago
Thanks for your explanation.


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