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:
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Sruthi said:   1 decade ago
Why at last 1 has been added?

Manju said:   1 decade ago
Awesome explaination sravan.

Mahagopi said:   9 years ago
Thanks for your explanation.

ASHNA said:   6 years ago
Thanks @Saravan and @Deepak.

Michael said:   6 years ago
Why 1 is added? Explain it.

Revathy said:   1 decade ago
Why do you divide 30 by 2?
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Krishna said:   1 decade ago
Thank you Sravan I got it.

Imran said:   7 years ago
Nice explanation @Saravan.

KUSHAL said:   1 decade ago
Super explanation sundar.

Mahesh said:   10 years ago
How do you get that 120?


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