A clock is 8 minutes fast at 2:00 PM and 14 minutes fast at 8:00 PM. At what time (in AM) will it show the correct time?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
8 → 14 ⇒ Increase = +6 minutes
Time difference = 6 hours = 360 minutes
Ratio method:
8/6× 360 = 480 minutes
That is, 480 minutes (8 hours) before 2:00.
Final time:
2:00 − 8 hours = 6:00 (AM)
Final Answer: (B) 6:00