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A clock is set right at 5 a.m., as shown. It loses 16 minutes in every 24 hours. What will the correct time be when it shows 10 p.m. on the fourth day?

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  • A10:56 p.m.
  • B9:00 p.m.
  • C10:59 p.m.
  • D11:00 p.m.

Step-by-Step Solution

From 5 a.m. on day 1 to 10 p.m. on day 4 the dial runs 3 days 17 h = 89 h. It shows h for every 24 true hours, so true time h: 1 h more, i.e. 11:00 p.m. (10:56 p.m. adds 16 min per day only roughly.)
Answer: D) 11:00 p.m.

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