Arithmetic Ability
Clocks

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Q.

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

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Correct choice: A

Explanation:

When the hands of the clock are in the same straight line but not together, they are 30 minute spaces apart. At 7 o'clock, they are 25 min. spaces apart. Minute hand will have to gain only 5 min. spaces. 55 min. spaces are gained in 60 min. 5 min spaces are gained in (60/55*5) min = 5x5/11min so, Required time = 5x5/11 min past 7
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