Time
Sample Question Set
Q.1) If the two hands in a clock are 4 minutes divisions apart, then the angle
between them is:
A. 40
B. 240
C. 160
D. 400
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
We know that,
When two hands in a clock are 1 minute division apart, then angle between them
is 60.
Hence, the two hands in a clock are 4 minutes divisions apart, then the angle
between them = 240
Q.2) At what approximate time between 5 am and 6 am will the hands of a clock
be at right angle?
A. 5:40 am
B. 5:38 am
C. 5:45 am
D. 5:43 am
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Here H × 30 = 5 × 30 = 150°.
(Since initially the hour hand is at 5. ∴ H = 5).
Required angle A = 90° and since, H × 30 > A so, there will be two timings.
Required time T = (2/11) (H × 30 ± A) minutes past H.
∴ One timing = (2/11) (5 × 30 + 90) minutes past 5
7
= 43 minutes past 5.
11
Or 5 : 43 am approx.
Q.3) What will be the angle between hands of a clock at 3:30?
A. 750
B. 800
C. 680
D. 650
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
We know that,
11
Required angle = | × M − 30 × H|, where M = minute time and H = hour time
2
Here, M = 30 and H = 3
11
∴ Required angle = | × 30 − 30 × 3| = 750
2
Q.4) In 12 minutes, the minute hand gains over the hour hand by:
A. 600
B. 720
C. 660
D. 120
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
In 1 hour, the minute hand gains 330° over the hour hand.
i.e. in 60 minute, the minute hand gains 330° over the hour hand.
∴ In 12 minutes, the minute hand gains over the hour hand by
(330°/60) × 12 = 660
Q.5) A clock is set right at 2 p.m. If it gains one minute in an hour, then what is the
true time when the clock indicates 6 p.m. in the same day?
A. 4 minutes to 6
4
B. 56 minutes past 5
61
C. 4 minutes past 6
1
D. 59 minutes past 5
62
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Time interval indicated by incorrect clock = 6 p.m - 2 p.m = 4 hrs.
Time gained by incorrect clock in one hour
1
= +1 min = + hr
60
We know that,
True time interval 1
=
Time interval in incorrect clock 1+time gained in 1 hour by incorrect clock
True time interval 1
⟹ = 1
4 1+
60
4×60 57
⟹ True time interval = =3
61 61
57
∴ True time = 2 p.m + 3 hrs
61
57 57
= 5 p.m + hrs = 5 p.m + × 60 min.
61 61
4
= 56 minutes past 5
61
Q.6) Two clocks were set right at noon on Sunday. One gains 2 min and the other
loses 3 min in 24 hours. What will be the true time when the first clock indicates 3
pm on Tuesday?
A. 2:56 pm
B. 2:38 pm
C. 2:48 pm
D. 2:50 pm
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Time from noon on Sunday to 3 pm on Tuesday = 51 hours.
24 hours 2 minutes of the first clock
= 24 hours of the correct one.
⇒ 1 hour of the first clock = 24 × (30/721) hours of correct one.
⇒51 hours of the first clock
= 24 ×30 × (51/721) hours of correct one
= 36720/721 hours
= 50 hours 55.7 min
Hence the answer is 2:56 PM
Q.7) At what time between 8’O clock and 9'O clock will the hands of a clock point
in the opposite directions?
10
A. 14 minutes past 8
11
10
B. 8 minutes past 8
11
10
C. 10 minutes past 8
11
10
D. 15 minutes past 8
11
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Here H × 30 = 8 × 30 = 240°.
(Since initially the hour hand is at 8. ∴ H = 8).
Required angle A = 180° and since, H × 30 > A° so, there will be two timings.
Required time T = (2/11) (H × 30 ± A) minutes past H.
∴ One timing = (2/11) (8 × 30 - 180) minutes past 8
10
= 10 minutes past 8.
11
Q.8) A clock gains 15 minutes per day. It is set right at 1 pm. What time will it
show at 5.00 am, the next day?
A. 5:20 am
B. 5:15 am
C. 5:45 am
D. 5:10 am
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The clock gains 15 min in 24 hours.
Therefore, in 16 hours, it will gain 10 minutes.
Hence, the time shown by the clock will be 5:10 am.
Q.9) Find the exact time between 9 am and 10 am when the two hands of a watch
meet?
1
A. 40 minutes past 9
11
1
B. 49 minutes past 9
11
1
C. 35 minutes past 9
11
1
D. 48 minutes past 9
11
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Here H × 30 = 9 × 30 = 270°.
(Since initially the hour hand is at 9. ∴ H = 9).
Required angle A = 0° and since, H × 30 > A° so, there will be two timings.
Required time T = (2/11) (H × 30 ± A) minutes past H.
∴ One timing = (2/11) (9 × 30 - 0) minutes past 9
1
= 49 minutes past 9.
11
Q.10) A watch which gains uniformly is 5 minutes low at noon On Monday and is 5
min, fast at 2 p.m. on the following Monday. When was it correct?
A. Friday 3 AM
B. Thursday 10 PM
C. Friday 1 AM
D. Saturday 6 AM
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Time between Monday noon to next Monday 2 PM = 170 hours
(1st )Slow/Fast
Formula: × total
Slow+Fast
5
= × 170
5+5
= 85 hours
Monday noon + 85 hours = Friday 1 AM
∴ Required time = Friday 1 AM
Q.11) Time shown in a clock is 8:18, what time will appear in the water?
A. 9:8
B. 9:10
C. 10:8
D. 9:12
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
1. Minute is less than 30, then subtract the given time from 17:30 hours.
2. Minute is more than 30, then subtract the given time from 17:90 hours.
Here, time is 8:18, so 1st formula is applicable.
∴ Time in water = (17:30 – 8:18) = 9:12
Q.12) If mirror shows 14:15 in a clock, then what will be actual timing?
A. 10:35
B. 9:45
C. 8:44
D. 9:44
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
For every mirror image based on a clock,
If it is 12 hours clock, then subtract given timing from 11:60 hrs,
And if it is 24 hrs clock, then subtract given timing from 23:60 hrs.
Here, it is 24 - hr clock, hence, 23:60 –14:15 = 9:45
∴ Actual timing = 9:45
Q.13) If a clock strikes 12 times in 33 seconds, it will strike 7 times in how many
seconds?
A. 21 sec.
B. 17 sec.
C. 18 sec.
D. 20 sec.
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
In order to strike 12 times, there are 11 intervals of equal time = 33/11 = 3
seconds each
Therefore, to strike 7 times it has 6 equal intervals, it requires 6×3 = 18 sec.
Q.14) At what angle the hands of a clock are inclined at 20 minutes past 7?
A. 1000
B. 950
C. 1060
D. 920
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
We know that,
11
Required angle = | × M − 30 × H|, where M = minute time and H = hour time
2
Here, M = 20 and H = 7
11
∴ Required angle = | × 20 − 30 × 7| = 1000
2
Q.15) An accurate clock shows 8 O’clock in the morning. Through how many
degrees will the hour hand rotate when the clock shows 3 O’clock in the
afternoon?
A. 2050
B. 2120
C. 2060
D. 2100
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Angle traced by the hour hand in 7 hours
360
=( × 7)° = 210°
12
Q.16) The reflex angle between the hands of a clock at 10:36 is?
A. 2500
B. 2580
C. 2430
D. 2640
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
We know that,
11
Angle between two hands = | × M − 30 × H|, where M = minute time and H =
2
hour time
Here, M = 36 and H = 10
11
∴ Angle between two hands = | × 36 − 30 × 10| = 1020
2
∴ Required reflex angle = 3600 – 1020 = 2580
Q.17) A clock is started at noon. By 20 minutes past 5, the hour hand has turned
through:
A. 1500
B. 1750
C. 1600
D. 1720
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Angle traced by hour hand in 12 hrs = 360°
360 16 0
Angle traced by hour hand in 5 hrs 20 min. i.e., 16/3 hrs = [ × ] = 1600
12 3
Q.18) A watch which gains 5 seconds in 3 minutes was set right at 8 a.m. In the
afternoon of the same day, when the watch indicated 24 minutes past 3 o'clock,
the true time is:
A. 3:10 pm
B. 3:12 pm
C. 3:11 pm
D. 3:09 pm
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
37
Time from 8 am to 3:24 pm = 7 hrs 24 min. = hrs
5
3 min. 5 sec. of this clock = 3 min. of the correct clock.
37 1
∴ hrs of this clock = hrs of correct clock.
720 20
37 1 720 37
⟹ hrs of this clock = [ × × ] hrs of correct clock
5 20 37 5
= 7.20 hrs of correct clock = 7 hrs 12 minutes
∴ The correct time is 7 hrs 12 minutes after 8 am i.e., 3:12 pm
Q.19) A clock gains 15 seconds for every 3 hours of time. If a clock is set at a
correct time of 6:30 am on Sunday, what would it indicate at 6:30 pm, Monday?
A. 6:27 pm
B. 6:35 pm
C. 6:33 pm
D. 6:28 pm
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Total time period from 6:30 am on Sunday to 6:30 pm on Monday = 36 hrs
A clock gains 15 seconds for every 3 hours of time.
So, in 1 hr clock gains 5 sec.
⟹ In 36 hrs, clock gains 36 × 5 sec. = 180 sec = 3 minutes
Hence, clock indicate the time at 6:30 pm, Monday = 6:33 pm
Q.20) If mirror shows 6:12 in a clock, then what will be actual timing?
A. 5:48
B. 7:34
C. 5:44
D. 7:44
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
For every mirror image based on a clock,
If it is 12 hours clock, then subtract given timing from 11:60 hrs,
And if it is 24 hrs clock, then subtract given timing from 23:60 hrs.
Here, it is 12 - hr clock, hence, 11:60 – 6:12 = 5:48
∴ Actual timing = 5:48
Q.21) At 11:40, the hour hand and the minute hand of a clock form an angle of:
A. 1120
B. 1100
C. 1080
D. 1150
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
11
Required angle = | × M − 30 × H|, where M = minute time and H = hour time
2
Here, M = 40 and H = 11
11
∴ Required angle = | × 40 − 30 × 11| = 1100
2
Q.22) At what time between 3 and 4 are the hands of a clock 8 minutes apart?
7
A. 8 minutes past 3
11
1
B. 9 minutes past 3
11
7
C. 7 minutes past 3
11
7
D. 6 minutes past 3
11
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The hands of a clock 8 minutes apart, so angle between them = 6×8 = 480
Here H × 30 = 3 × 30 = 90°
(Since initially the hour hand is at 3. ∴ H = 3).
Required angle A = 48° and since, H × 30 > A° so, there will be two timings.
Required time T = (2/11) (H × 30 ± A) minutes past H.
∴ One timing = (2/11) (3 × 30 - 48) minutes past 3
7
=7 minutes past 3.
11
Q.23) The minute hand of a clock overtakes the hour hand at intervals of 65
minutes of correct time. How much does the clock gain or lose in 13 hours?
𝟓
A. 𝟔 min
𝟏𝟏
𝟓
B. 𝟕 min
𝟏𝟏
𝟓
C. 𝟑 min
𝟏𝟏
𝟓
D. 𝟓 min
𝟏𝟏
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
𝟓
60 min are gained in (60/55)×60 = 𝟔𝟓 min.
𝟏𝟏
But they are together after 65 min.
𝟓 𝟓
Gain in 65 min.= 𝟔𝟓 - 65 = m
𝟏𝟏 𝟏𝟏
𝟓
Gain in 13 hrs = (5/11) × (13×60/65) = 60/11 = 𝟓 min.
𝟏𝟏
Q.24) If a clock strikes 15 times in 42 seconds, it will strike 5 times in how many
seconds?
A. 14 sec.
B. 12 sec.
C. 10 sec.
D. 16 sec.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
In order to strike 15 times, there are 14 intervals of equal time = 42/14 = 3
seconds each
Therefore, to strike 5 times it has 4 equal intervals, it requires 4×3 = 12 sec.
Q.25) Time shown in a clock is 3:45, what time will appear in the water?
A. 2:45
B. 2:50
C. 1:55
D. 3:15
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
1. Minute is less than 30, then subtract the given time from 17:30 hours.
2. Minute is more than 30, then subtract the given time from 17:90 hours.
Here, time is 3:45, so 2nd formula is applicable.
∴ Time in water = (17:90 – 3:45) = 14:45 = 2:45
Q.26) Find the time between 1 and 2 when the hands of a watch point in the
opposite direction?
2
A. 40 minutes past 1
11
2
B. 42 minutes past 1
11
2
C. 38 minutes past 1
11
2
D. 36 minutes past 1
11
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Here H × 30 = 1 × 30 = 30°.
(Since initially the hour hand is at 1. ∴ H = 1).
Required angle A = 180° and since, H × 30 < A° so, there will be only one timing.
Required time T = (2/11) (H × 30 + A) minutes past H.
∴ One timing = (2/11) (1 × 30 + 180) minutes past 1
2
= 38 minutes past 1.
11
Q.27) In 96 sec, the rotation of hour hand is:
A. (3/5)0
B. (5/4)0
C. (5/3)0
D. (4/5)0
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
In 60 seconds, hour hand rotates through (1/2)0
So, in 96 seconds, hour hand rotates through (96/120)0 = (4/5)0
Q.28) Express 160 minutes 12 seconds into hours.
A. 7/2 hrs
B. 8/3 hrs
C. 9/4 hrs
D. 11/4 hrs
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
We know that,
3600 seconds = 1 hour
Given, 160 minutes 12 seconds = 9612 seconds
∴ Time in hours = 9612×1 = 8 hours
3600 3
Q.29) A clock is started at noon. By 48 minutes past 5, the hour hand has turned
through:
A. 1720
B. 1680
C. 1740
D. 1620
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Angle traced by hour hand in 12 hrs = 360°
360 29 0
Angle traced by hour hand in 5 hrs 48 min. i.e., 29/5 hrs = [ × ] = 1740
12 5
Q.30) At what time between 5 and 6 are the hands of a clock 14 minutes apart?
A. 12 minutes past 5
B. 10 minutes past 5
C. 15 minutes past 5
D. 18 minutes past 5
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The hands of a clock 14 minutes apart, so angle between them = 6×14 = 840
Here H × 30 = 5 × 30 = 150°.
(Since initially the hour hand is at 5. ∴ H = 5).
Required angle A = 84° and since, H × 30 > A° so, there will be two timings.
Required time T = (2/11) (H × 30 ± A) minutes past H.
∴ One timing = (2/11) (5 × 30 - 84) minutes past 5
= 12 minutes past 5.
Q.31) What is the angle between the hour hand and the minute hand at 5:18 AM?
A. 520
B. 480
C. 510
D. 490
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
We know that,
11
Required angle = | × M − 30 × H|, where M = minute time and H = hour time
2
Here, M = 18 and H = 5
11
∴ Required angle = | × 18 − 30 × 5| = 510
2
Q.32) If mirror shows 3:23 in a clock, then what will be actual timing?
A. 8:37
B. 8:35
C. 8:33
D. 8:23
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
For every mirror image based on a clock,
If it is 12 hours clock, then subtract given timing from 11:60 hrs,
And if it is 24 hrs clock, then subtract given timing from 23:60 hrs.
Here, it is 12 - hr clock, hence, 11:60 – 3:23 = 8:37
∴ Actual timing = 8:37
Q.33) Time shown in a clock is 8:28, what time will appear in the water?
A. 1:50
B. 9:02
C. 3:32
D. 2:52
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
1. Minute is less than 30, then subtract the given time from 17:30 hours.
2. Minute is more than 30, then subtract the given time from 17:90 hours.
Here, time is 8:28, so 1st formula is applicable.
∴ Time in water = (17:30 – 8:28) = 9:02
Q.34) What angle is made by minute hand in 35 seconds?
A. 3.20
B. 3.40
C. 3.60
D. 3.50
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
In 1 minute i.e., in 60 seconds, the minute hand covers an angle of 6 0
So, in 35 seconds, the minute hand covers an angle of [(35×6)/60] 0 = 3.50
Q.35) What will be the angle between the two hands at 10:47?
A. 41.50
B. 42.20
C. 38.50
D. 36.20
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
We know that,
11
Required angle = | × M − 30 × H|, where M = minute time and H = hour time
2
Here, M = 47 and H = 10
11
∴ Required angle = | × 47 − 30 × 10| = 41.50
2
Q.36) If the two hands in a clock are 6.5 minutes divisions apart, then the angle
between them is:
A. 32.50
B. 420
C. 390
D. 410
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
We know that,
When two hands in a clock are 1 minute division apart, then angle between them
is 60.
Hence, the two hands in a clock are 6.5 minutes divisions apart, then the angle
between them = (6×6.5)0 = 390
Q.37) At what approximate time between 10 am and 11 am will the hands of a
clock be at right angle?
A. 10:40 am
B. 10:38 am
C. 10:35 am
D. 10:42 am
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Here H × 30 = 10 × 30 = 300°.
(Since initially the hour hand is at 10. ∴ H = 10).
Required angle A = 90° and since, H × 30 > A° so, there will be two timings.
Required time T = (2/11) (H × 30 ± A) minutes past H.
∴ One timing = (2/11) (10 × 30 - 90) minutes past 10
2
= 38 minutes past 10.
11
Or 10:38 am approx
Q.38) At what time between 5 and 6 will the hands of a clock makes an angle of
560?
5
A. 17 minutes past 5
11
8
B. 17 minutes past 5
11
1
C. 17 minutes past 5
11
3
D. 17 minutes past 5
11
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Here H × 30 = 5 × 30 = 150°.
(Since initially the hour hand is at 5. ∴ H = 5).
Required angle A = 560 and since, H × 30 > A0 so, there will be two timings.
Required time T = (2/11) (H × 30 ± A) minutes past H.
∴ One timing = (2/11) (5 × 30 - 56) minutes past 5
1
= 17 minutes past 5
11
Q.39) A clock gains 4 minutes in 10 hours. It is set right at 8 am. What time will it
show at 9.00 am, the next day?
A. 9:10 am
B. 9:15 am
C. 9:08 am
D. 9:12 am
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The clock gains 4 minutes in 10 hours.
Therefore, in 25 hours, it will gain 10 minutes.
Hence, the time shown by the clock will be 9:10 am.
Q.40) Time shown in a clock is 2:19, what time will appear in the water?
A. 9:41
B. 3:11
C. 3:19
D. 9:45
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
1. Minute is less than 30, then subtract the given time from 17:30 hours.
2. Minute is more than 30, then subtract the given time from 17:90 hours.
Here, time is 2:19, so 1st formula is applicable.
∴ Time in water = (17:30 – 2:19) = 15:11 = 3:11
Q.41) If a clock strikes 13 times in 36 seconds, it will strike 23 times in how many
seconds?
A. 69 sec.
B. 46 sec.
C. 54 sec.
D. 66 sec.
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
In order to strike 13 times, there are 12 intervals of equal time = 36/12 = 3
seconds each
Therefore, to strike 23 times it has 22 equal intervals, it requires 22 × 3 = 66 sec.
Q.42) At what angle the hands of a clock are inclined at 53 minutes past 9?
A. 20.50
B. 23.50
C. 21.50
D. 25.50
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
We know that,
11
Required angle = | × M − 30 × H|, where M = minute time and H = hour time
2
Here, M = 53 and H = 9
11
∴ Required angle = | × 53 − 30 × 9| = 21.50
2
Q.43) The reflex angle between the hands of a clock at 7:52 is?
A. 2840
B. 2820
C. 2800
D. 2860
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
We know that,
11
Angle between two hands = | × M − 30 × H|, where M = minute time and H =
2
hour time
Here, M = 52 and H = 7
11
∴ Angle between two hands = | × 52 − 30 × 7| = 760
2
∴ Required reflex angle = 3600 – 760 = 2840
Q.44) At what time between 6 and 7 are the hands of a clock 24 minutes apart?
2
A. 6 minutes past 6
11
6
B. 6 minutes past 6
11
9
C. 6 minutes past 6
11
7
D. 6 minutes past 6
11
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The hands of a clock 24 minutes apart, so angle between them = 6×24 = 1440
Here H × 30 = 6 × 30 = 180°.
(Since initially the hour hand is at 6. ∴ H = 6).
Required angle A = 144° and since, H × 30 > A° so, there will be two timings.
Required time T = (2/11) (H × 30 ± A) minutes past H.
∴ One timing = (2/11) (6 × 30 - 144) minutes past 6
6
=6 minutes past 6.
11
Q.45) A clock is started at noon. By 17 minutes past 8, the hour hand has turned
through:
A. 247.50
B. 245.50
C. 249.50
D. 248.50
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Angle traced by hour hand in 12 hrs = 360°
360 497 0
Angle traced by hour hand in 8 hrs 17 minutes i.e., 497/60 hrs = [ × ]
12 60
= 248.50
Q.46) Find the time between 9 and 10 when the hands of a watch point in the
opposite direction?
4
A. 16 minutes past 9
11
2
B. 16 minutes past 9
11
1
C. 16 minutes past 9
11
6
D. 16 minutes past 9
11
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Here H × 30 = 9 × 30 = 270°.
(Since initially the hour hand is at 9. ∴ H = 9).
Required angle A = 180° and since, H × 30 > A° so, there will be two timings.
Required time T = (2/11) (H × 30 ± A) minutes past H.
∴ One timing = (2/11) (9 × 30 - 180) minutes past 9
4
= 16 minutes past 9.
11
Q.47) What angle is made by minute hand in 243 seconds?
A. 24.20
B. 24.30
C. 24.10
D. 24.60
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
In 1 minute i.e., in 60 seconds, the minute hand covers an angle of 6 0
So, in 243 seconds, the minute hand covers an angle of [(243×6)/60] 0 = 24.30
Q.48) A clock gains 15 seconds in 1 hour. It is set right at 10 am. What time will it
show at 9.00 pm, on the same day?
A. 9:03:30 pm
B. 9:01:15 pm
C. 9:02:45 pm
D. 9:04:15 pm
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The clock gains 15 seconds in 1 hour.
Therefore, in 11 hours, it will gain 165 seconds i.e. 2 minutes and 45 seconds.
Hence, the time shown by the clock will be 9:02:45 pm
Q.49) A clock loses 20 seconds in 1 hour. It is set right at 2 am. What time will it
show at 11.00 am, on the same day?
A. 10:56 am
B. 11:03 am
C. 10:59 am
D. 10:57 am
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The clock loses 20 seconds in 1 hour.
Therefore, in 9 hours, it will loss 180 seconds i.e. 3 minutes.
Hence, the time shown by the clock will be 10:57 am.
Q.50) At what time between 7 and 8 will the hands of a clock makes an angle of
1200?
4
A. 16 minutes past 7
11
1
B. 16 minutes past 7
11
7
C. 16 minutes past 7
11
8
D. 16 minutes past 7
11
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Here H × 30 = 7 × 30 = 210°.
(Since initially the hour hand is at 7. ∴ H = 7).
Required angle A = 1200 and since, H × 30 > A0 so, there will be two timings.
Required time T = (2/11) (H × 30 ± A) minutes past H.
∴ One timing = (2/11) (7 × 30 - 120) minutes past 7
4
= 16 minutes past 7
11
Q.51) The reflex angle between the hands of a clock at 3:43 is?
A. 146.50
B. 148.50
C. 213.50
D. 210.50
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
We know that,
11
Angle between two hands = | × M − 30 × H|, where M = minute time and H =
2
hour time
Here, M = 43 and H = 3
11
∴ Angle between two hands = | × 43 − 30 × 3| = 146.50
2
∴ Required reflex angle = 3600 – 146.50 = 213.50
Q.52) If mirror shows 18:48 in a clock, then what will be actual timing?
A. 6:12
B. 5:12
C. 5:10
D. 6:10
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
For every mirror image based on a clock,
If it is 12 hours clock, then subtract given timing from 11:60 hrs,
And if it is 24 hrs clock, then subtract given timing from 23:60 hrs.
Here, it is 24 - hr clock, hence, 23:60 – 18:48 = 5:12
∴ Actual timing = 5:12
Q.53) If the two hands in a clock are 10 1/3 minutes divisions apart, then the
angle between them is:
A. 600
B. 630
C. 650
D. 620
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
We know that,
When two hands in a clock are 1 minute division apart, then angle between them
is 60.
Hence, the two hands in a clock are 10 1/3 minutes i.e. 31/3 minutes divisions
apart, then the angle between them = [6×(31/3)]0 = 620
Q.54) Time shown in a clock is 2:50, what time will appear in the water?
A. 3:40
B. 1:40
C. 10:10
D. 2:10
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
1. Minute is less than 30, then subtract the given time from 17:30 hours.
2. Minute is more than 30, then subtract the given time from 17:90 hours.
Here, time is 2:50, so 2nd formula is applicable.
∴ Time in water = (17:90 – 2:50) = 15:40 = 3:40
Q.55) A clock gains 18 seconds in 2 hours. It is set right at 1 pm. What time will it
show at 11.00 pm, on the same day?
A. 11:02:00 am
B. 11:01:30 pm
C. 11:02:00 pm
D. 11:01:30 am
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The clock gains 18 seconds in 2 hours.
Therefore, in 10 hours, it will gain 90 seconds.
Hence, the time shown by the clock will be 11:01:30 pm.
Q.56) At what time between 3 and 4 are the hands of a clock 36 minutes apart?
3
A. 55 minutes past 3
11
8
B. 55 minutes past 3
11
7
C. 55 minutes past 3
11
1
D. 55 minutes past 3
11
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The hands of a clock 36 minutes apart, so angle between them = 6×36 = 2160
Here H × 30 = 3 × 30 = 90°.
(Since initially the hour hand is at 3. ∴ H = 3).
Required angle A = 216° and since, H × 30 < A° so, there will be only one timing.
Required time T = (2/11) (H × 30 + A) minutes past H.
∴ Required timing = (2/11) (3 × 30 + 216) minutes past 3
7
= 55 minutes past 3.
11
Q.57) At what angle the hands of a clock are inclined at 8 minutes past 9?
A. 2260
B. 2240
C. 2200
D. 2280
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
We know that,
11
Required angle = | × M − 30 × H|, where M = minute time and H = hour time
2
Here, M = 8 and H = 9
11
∴ Required angle = | × 8 − 30 × 9| = 2260
2
Q.58) If a clock strikes 15 times in 210 seconds, it will strike 24 times in how many
seconds?
A. 336 sec.
B. 345 sec.
C. 360 sec.
D. 322 sec.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
In order to strike 15 times, there are 14 intervals of equal time = 210/14 = 15
seconds each
Therefore, to strike 24 times it has 23 equal intervals, it requires 23 × 15 = 345
sec.
Q.59) The reflex angle between the hands of a clock at 4:38 is?
A. 2380
B. 2680
C. 2760
D. 2710
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
We know that,
11
Angle between two hands = | × M − 30 × H|, where M = minute time and H =
2
hour time
Here, M = 38 and H = 4
11
∴ Angle between two hands = | × 38 − 30 × 4| = 890
2
∴ Required reflex angle = 3600 – 890 = 2710
Q.60) A clock gains 25 seconds in 5 hours. It is set right at 11 am on Monday.
What time will it show at 1.00 pm, on the next Monday day?
A. 1:14:10 pm
B. 1:15:20 pm
C. 1:12:45 pm
D. 1:10:12 pm
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The clock gains 25 seconds in 5 hours.
Therefore, in 170 hours, it will gain 850 seconds i.e. 14 minutes and 10 seconds.
Hence, the time shown by the clock will be 1:14:10 pm
