A clock loses 5 minutes every hour. It is set right at 12 noon. What will be the true time when the clock shows 8 p.m.? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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A clock loses 5 minutes every hour. It is set right at 12 noon. What will be the true time when the clock shows 8 p.m.?

A. 8:30 p.m.

B. 8:40 p.m.

C. 8:45 p.m.

D. 8:35 p.m.

Answer: Option B

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In 8 clock hours the clock loses 8×5 = 40 minutes. True time = 8:00 + 40 min = 8:40 p.m.

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