70th B.P.S.C Re-Exam 2024

At what time between 2 and 3 o'clock will the hands of a clock be together?

a2 o'clock $38\frac{2}{11}$ minutes
b2 o'clock $38\frac{10}{11}$ minutes
c2 o'clock $10\frac{10}{43}$ minutes
d2 o'clock $10\frac{10}{11}$ minutes✓ Correct

Explanation

∵ Time of meeting of both the needles of the clock between 2 to 3 o'clock = $(2 \times 5) \times \frac{12}{11}$ = $10 \times \frac{12}{11}$ = $10\frac{10}{11}$ minutes That is, both the needles of the clock will be together at 2 o'clock $10\frac{10}{11}$ minutes. Series Test

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