type 5 comparing clocks Detailed Explanation And More Example

Question : 1

A bus for Delhi leaves every 30 min from a bus stand. An enquiry clerk, Ram told Shyamlal, a passenger that the bus has already left 10 min ago and the next bus will leave at 9 : 35 am. At what time did the enquiry clerk give this information to Shyamlal?

a) 9:10 AM

b) 9:15 AM

c) 9:20 AM

d) 9:05 AM

e) 9:25 AM

Question : 2

The train for Chandigarh leaves every two and a half hour from New Delhi Railway Station. An announcement was made at the station that the train for Chandigarh had left 40 min ago and the next train will leave at 18 h. At what time was the announcement made?

a) 17 : 05 h

b) 17 : 25 h

c) 16 : 10 h

d) 15 : 30 h

Question : 3

There are 20 people working in an office. The first group of five works between 8 am and 2 pm. The second group of ten works between 10 am and 4 pm and the third group of five works between 12 noon and 6 pm. There are three computers in the office which all the employees frequently use. During which of the following hours, the computers are likely to be used the most?

a) 2 : 00 pm - 4 : 00 pm

b) 1 :00 pm - 3 : 00 pm

c) 12 noon -2 : 00 pm

d) 10 am - 12 noon

Question : 4

A bus leaves at 12.25 noon and reaches destination at 10.45 am. The duration of the journey is

a) 22 hrs 20 min

b) 24 hrs 40 min

c) 22 hrs 40 min

d) 24 hrs 20 min

Question : 5

London time is five and a half hours behind Delhi time. What time is it in London if it is 0.2.35 in Delhi?

a) 8.05

b) 21.35

c) 21.05

d) 7.05

Question : 6

I have two watches with a 12 hour cycle. One of them gains one minute a day and the other loses 1$1/2$ minute per day. If I set them both at the correct time, how long will it be before they again tell the correct time together?

a) 720 days

b) 288 days

c) 480 days

d) 1440 days